Demographics & People — Roanoke, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,819 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Total Households | 831 |
| Family Households | 536 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0593 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,724 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 584 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 487 |
| Irish | 286 |
| English | 240 |
| Other groups | 216 |
| American | 192 |
| Dutch | 52 |
| Italian | 51 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 42 |
Language
| English Only | 1,609 |
| Spanish | 34 |
| Population 5+ | 1,687 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 170 |
| Population 18+ | 1,452 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Roanoke, Indiana.