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Roanoke, VA vs Pigeon Forge, TN

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- Pigeon Forge is 0% more densely populated than Roanoke.
- People are 39.4% more likely to be married in Pigeon Forge.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years older in Pigeon Forge.
 Roanoke, VAPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,362329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.538.4
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 Population - 201096,722  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,083285,036,114
 Population - 199096,397  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock476.793.4
 Land Area42.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Roanoke, VAPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Roanoke, VAPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 White57.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.1%12.2%
 Asian3.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Roanoke, VAPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Married Population36.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.1%50.2%
 Never Married39.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed8.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.792.60
 Households42,766  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,55780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,691  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews
Moisés · Roanoke, VA
ITS PRETTY GOOD
Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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Eugenia · Roanoke, VA
These people are dumb af. Don't live here.
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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Edward · Houston, TX
Born and Raised in Roanoke
Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Pigeon Forge    2 Reviews
ab55 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Future Move
Over 12 years ago

Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living  More

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Lisa · Pigeon Forge, TN
A great place to live
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is  More

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