Roanoke, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Roanoke is a city in Randolph County
, Alabama
, United States
.
Roanoke is served by a weekly newspaper, The Randolph Leader. http://www.therandolphleader.com As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 6,563.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 square miles (49.5 km²), of which, 18.8 square miles (48.7 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (1.47%) is water.
The city is served by Mayor Mike Fisher since 2009.
Roanoke has three schools: Knight Enloe Elementary (K-3), Handley Middle School (4-8), and Handley High School (9-12).
of 2000, there were 6,563 people, 2,467 households, and 1,660 families residing in the city. The population density
was 348.9 people per square mile (134.7/km²). There were 2,792 housing units at an average density of 148.4 per square mile (57.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.94% White
, 39.77% Black
or African American
, 0.06% Native American
, 0.26% Asian
, 0.34% from other races
, and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,467 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples
living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,946, and the median income for a family was $32,405. Males had a median income of $29,594 versus $22,135 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,088. About 11.9% of families and 18.6% of the population were below 7% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.
, lady entrepreneur who began to manufacture dolls from her home (called the "doll house") that were widely owned across the USA. The dolls used innovative designs and were indestructible; and included both black and white dolls.
Randolph County, Alabama
Randolph County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.Its name is in honor of John Randolph, a member of the United States Senate from Virginia. As of 2010, the population was 22,913. Its county seat is Wedowee...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
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.
Roanoke is served by a weekly newspaper, The Randolph Leader. http://www.therandolphleader.com As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 6,563.
Geography
Roanoke is located at 33°8′56"N 85°22′11"W (33.148830, -85.369784).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 square miles (49.5 km²), of which, 18.8 square miles (48.7 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (1.47%) is water.
The city is served by Mayor Mike Fisher since 2009.
Roanoke has three schools: Knight Enloe Elementary (K-3), Handley Middle School (4-8), and Handley High School (9-12).
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,563 people, 2,467 households, and 1,660 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 348.9 people per square mile (134.7/km²). There were 2,792 housing units at an average density of 148.4 per square mile (57.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 58.94% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 39.77% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.26% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.64% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,467 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,946, and the median income for a family was $32,405. Males had a median income of $29,594 versus $22,135 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $14,088. About 11.9% of families and 18.6% of the population were below 7% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Admiral Edward A. BurkhalterEdward A. Burkhalter-Biography:Burkhalter was born in Roanoke, Alabama. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in 1951.Burkhalter's primary Naval career was in submarines, but the last 10 years of his career focused on intelligence...
- Chief of Naval Intelligence; Director of Intelligence Community, CIA - Stan O'Neal, former (through c. jan 08) chairman & chief exec officer of Merrill LynchMerrill LynchMerrill Lynch is the wealth management division of Bank of America. With over 15,000 financial advisors and $2.2 trillion in client assets it is the world's largest brokerage. Formerly known as Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., prior to 2009 the firm was publicly owned and traded on the New York...
. - Ella Gaunt SmithElla Gaunt SmithElla Gaunt Smith was an innovative American doll manufacturer.After graduating from LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia, and marrying Samuel Smith, Ella began working as a seamstress. She spent years repairing broken bisque dolls brought in by her neighbors and experimenting with ways to produce...
- "Doll house lady"; entrepreneur. - Joe F. Edwards, Jr.Joe F. Edwards, Jr.Joe Frank Edwards, Jr., , is a former United States Naval officer and NASA astronaut.-Early life and education:Edwards was born in Richmond, Virginia, but considers Lineville, Alabama to be his hometown. He graduated from Lineville High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
- NASA Astronaut.
Doll House Lady Entrepreneur
Ella Gaunt SmithElla Gaunt Smith
Ella Gaunt Smith was an innovative American doll manufacturer.After graduating from LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia, and marrying Samuel Smith, Ella began working as a seamstress. She spent years repairing broken bisque dolls brought in by her neighbors and experimenting with ways to produce...
, lady entrepreneur who began to manufacture dolls from her home (called the "doll house") that were widely owned across the USA. The dolls used innovative designs and were indestructible; and included both black and white dolls.