Roanoke, IL is a charming small town located in Woodford County with a population of 1,831 and a population density of 2,098 people per square mile. The town offers the perfect balance between urban and rural living. With numerous locally owned businesses including Luethje Auto Repair, Good 2 Go Grocery & Deli, Angel's Bakery, Roanoke Café, and many more offering unique products and services to the community. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing in Lake Roanoke or hiking in Kankakee River State Park. Residents have access to several community organizations such as the Roanoke Lions Club and the Roanoke Public Library that provide various events throughout the year. For those looking for sports action, there are local baseball teams from Roanoke High School and nearby towns that compete against each other during the summer months.
The population in Roanoke is 1,831. There are 1,954 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Roanoke is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Roanoke is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Roanoke
- 57.7% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 29.1% are married with children
- 10.5% have children, but are single
Race in Roanoke
- 97.6% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander