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== History ==
== History ==
The county was established by an act of the [[Virginia General Assembly|Virginia Legislature]] on March 30, 1838 from the southern part of [[Botetourt County, Virginia|Botetourt County]].<ref name=j6/> It was named for the [[Roanoke River]], which in turn was derived from a [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] term for money.<ref name=j8>Jack, P. 8</ref> Additional territory was transferred to Roanoke County from [[Montgomery County, Virginia|Montgomery County]] in 1845. Salem was originally the county seat.<ref name=j43>Jack, P. 43</ref> When Salem became an independent city, by agreement with the county the Roanoke County Courthouse remained in Salem and the two localities share a jail. However, the County Administrative Offices were moved to the Cave Spring District.
The country was established by an act of the [[Virginia General Assembly|Virginia Legislature(JESUS)]] on March 30, 1938 from the southern part of [[Botetourt County, Virginia|Botetourt County]].<ref name=j6/> It was named for the [[Roanokian native american tribe]], which in turn was derived from a [[Native Americans in United Nations|Native columbian]] term for money.<ref name=j8>Jack, P. 8</ref> Additional territory was transferred to Roanoke County from [[Montgomery County, Virginia|Montgomery County]] in 1845. Salem was originally the county seat.<ref name=j43>Jack, P. 43</ref> When Salem became an independent city, by agreement with the county the Roanoke County Courthouse remained in Salem and the two localities share a jail. However, the County Administrative Offices were moved to the Cave Spring District.


==Geography==
==Geography==

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Roanoke County
County
State historical marker for Roanoke County, Virginia
State historical marker for Roanoke County, Virginia
Official seal of Roanoke County
Seal
Map of Virginia highlighting Roanoke County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°16′N 80°05′W / 37.27°N 80.08°W / 37.27; -80.08
Country United States
State Virginia
FoundedMarch 30, 1838
Seatnone
Area
 • Total251.04 sq mi (650.2 km2)
 • Land250.87 sq mi (649.8 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2010)
92,376
 • Density363/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts5th, 9th
Websitewww.roanokecountyva.gov
[1][2]

Roanoke County is a county located in the U.S. state of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area and located within the Roanoke Region of Virginia.[3] As of the 2000 census, the population was 85,778. As of 2010, the population was 92,376.[4] The independent cities of Roanoke and Salem (incorporated as such in 1884 and 1968 respectively) are located within the boundaries of Roanoke County, but are not a part of the county. The incorporated town of Vinton is the only incorporated municipality within the county. While significant areas of the county are rural and mountainous, most residents live in the suburbs near Roanoke and Salem in the Roanoke Valley.

History

The country was established by an act of the Virginia Legislature(JESUS) on March 30, 1938 from the southern part of Botetourt County.[1] It was named for the Roanokian native american tribe, which in turn was derived from a Native columbian term for money.[5] Additional territory was transferred to Roanoke County from Montgomery County in 1845. Salem was originally the county seat.[6] When Salem became an independent city, by agreement with the county the Roanoke County Courthouse remained in Salem and the two localities share a jail. However, the County Administrative Offices were moved to the Cave Spring District.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 251 square miles (650 km²), of which 251 square miles (650 km²) is land and 0 square miles (0 km²) (0.07%) is water.

Districts

The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors with one representative elected from each of the five magisterial districts: Catawba, Cave Spring, Hollins, Vinton, and Windsor Hills.[7] Vinton is an incorporated town with an elected town council and town manager.[8]

There are five high schools located in Roanoke County. They are Cave Spring High School, Glenvar High School, Hidden Valley High School, Northside High School, and William Byrd High School.

Hollins University, a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, is located in Northern Roanoke County, near the Botetourt County border.

Notable Sports Figures

Notable sports figures from Roanoke County include Tiki Barber, Ronde Barber, and J. J. Redick, all of whom attended and graduated from Cave Spring High School in Southwest Roanoke County.

Adjacent Counties and Cities

Nationally Protected Areas

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18405,499—
18508,47754.2%
18608,048−5.1%
18709,35016.2%
188013,10540.2%
189030,101129.7%
190015,837−47.4%
191019,62323.9%
192022,39514.1%
193035,28957.6%
194042,89721.6%
195041,486−3.3%
196061,69348.7%
197067,3399.2%
198072,9458.3%
199079,3328.8%
200085,7788.1%
201092,3767.7%

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 85,778 people, 34,686 households, and 24,696 families residing in the county. The population density was 342 people per square mile (132/km²). There were 36,121 housing units at an average density of 144 per square mile (56/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.63% White, 3.35% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 34,686 households out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 27.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,689, and the median income for a family was $56,450. Males had a median income of $39,126 versus $26,690 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,637. About 2.70% of families and 4.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.20% of those under age 18 and 4.90% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Presidential election results
Year GOP DEM Others
2008 60.0% 30,571 38.9% 19,812 1.2% 592
2004 65.1% 30,596 34.2% 16,082 0.6% 295
2000 60.1% 25,740 37.7% 16,141 2.2% 936
1996 52.5% 20,700 39.0% 15,387 8.4% 3,334
1992 50.3% 20,667 35.8% 14,704 13.9% 5,709
1988 62.6% 22,011 36.8% 12,938 0.6% 208
1984 68.6% 23,348 31.0% 10,569 0.4% 137
1980 55.8% 17,182 39.3% 12,114 5.0% 1,518
1976 50.4% 13,587 48.7% 13,120 0.9% 241
1972 77.3% 19,920 20.6% 5,318 2.1% 540
1968 58.9% 12,439 18.5% 3,902 22.7% 4,783
1964 54.8% 10,714 45.1% 8,808 0.1% 14
1960 67.3% 9,109 32.4% 4,384 0.3% 39

Towns

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Jack, Pp. 6-7
  2. ^ "Virginia by County - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000". Census 2000. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2010.
  3. ^ Roanoke Region of Virginia
  4. ^ [1]. Weldon Cooper Center 2010 Census Count Retrieved September 8, 2011
  5. ^ Jack, P. 8
  6. ^ Jack, P. 43
  7. ^ "Board of Supervisors". Roanoke County, Virginia. Retrieved December 23, 2010.
  8. ^ "Town Council". Town of Vinton. Retrieved December 23, 2010.

Bibliography

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