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Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 5,962 at the 2010 census.[5] With a 2020 population of 10,537, it is the 236th largest city in Texas and the 2991st largest city in the United States. Roanoke is currently growing at a rate of 3.77% annually and its population has increased by 76.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,962 in 2010. A small part of the city extends into Tarrant. It's nicknamed as "The Unique Dining Capital of Texas"

Roanoke, Texas
City
Nickname: 
The Unique Dining Capital of Texas
Location of Roanoke in Denton County, Texas
Coordinates: 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyDenton, Tarrant
Government
 • TypeHome Rule Charter
 • City CouncilMayor Scooter Gierisch
Holly Gray-Moore
Hogan Page
Brian Darby
Bryan Moyers
David Brundage
David Thompson
 • City ManagerScott Campbell
Area
[1]
 • Total6.96 sq mi (18.02 km2)
 • Land6.89 sq mi (17.85 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2)
Elevation
653 ft (199 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total5,962
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
9,388
 • Density1,362.36/sq mi (526.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
76262
Area code(s)817, 682
FIPS code48-62504[3]
GNIS feature ID1345293[4]
Websitewww.roanoketexas.com

The main east-west road through town, State Highway 114 Business, is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the golfer who resided in the community. Roanoke is home to many restaurants, as well as a hotel that bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde resided in during the 1930s. The Northwest Regional Airport is located 2 miles (3 km) north of the city center.


Geography


Roanoke is located at 33°0′18″N 97°13′35″W (33.005002, –97.226282).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.8 km2), of which 5.3 square miles (13.8 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.54%, is water.[7]

In November 2007, the town of Marshall Creek consolidated with Roanoke.[8]


Climate


The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Roanoke has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Roanoke, Texas
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: NWS, Ft Worth Alliance Airport TX
Metric conversion
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Climate data for Roanoke, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 86
(30)		 90
(32)		 95
(35)		 100
(38)		 102
(39)		 108
(42)		 109
(43)		 112
(44)		 112
(44)		 99
(37)		 89
(32)		 90
(32)		 112
(44)
Average high °F (°C) 65.3
(18.5)		 67.4
(19.7)		 73.0
(22.8)		 78.1
(25.6)		 83.3
(28.5)		 88.2
(31.2)		 91.1
(32.8)		 92.2
(33.4)		 87.3
(30.7)		 81.1
(27.3)		 72.3
(22.4)		 66.0
(18.9)		 92.4
(33.6)
Average low °F (°C) 28.0
(−2.2)		 30.6
(−0.8)		 38.5
(3.6)		 50.5
(10.3)		 59.2
(15.1)		 73.8
(23.2)		 77.5
(25.3)		 76.9
(24.9)		 64.7
(18.2)		 50.8
(10.4)		 37.1
(2.8)		 28.8
(−1.8)		 23.5
(−4.7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.12
(54)		 2.09
(53)		 3.09
(78)		 3.60
(91)		 3.96
(101)		 4.12
(105)		 2.28
(58)		 2.33
(59)		 2.71
(69)		 3.33
(85)		 2.05
(52)		 1.93
(49)		 33.61
(854)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.3
(0.76)		 0.3
(0.76)		 0.3
(0.76)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.1
(0.25)		 1.4
(3.6)		 2.4
(6.13)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6 6 8 7 9 7 6 4 6 7 5 6 77
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ft Worth Alliance Airport, Fort Worth TX

Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1890292—
1940485—
19505115.4%
196058514.5%
197081739.7%
198091011.4%
19901,61677.6%
20002,81073.9%
20105,962112.2%
2019 (est.)9,388[2]57.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
Roanoke racial composition as of 2020[11]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[lower-alpha 1]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 6,224 64.4%
Black or African American (NH) 420 4.35%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 45 0.47%
Asian (NH) 723 7.48%
Pacific Islander (NH) 7 0.07%
Some Other Race (NH) 32 0.33%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 460 4.76%
Hispanic or Latino 1,754 18.15%
Total 9,665

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,665 people, 3,229 households, and 2,236 families residing in the city.[11]


Economy


The Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy distribution center is in Roanoke.[14] The United Supermarkets Distribution Center is also located in Roanoke.[15] Walmart, and The Home Depot are also in the community. The Martin-Brower Distribution Center is also located in Roanoke.[16] There are some major food chains in Roanoke such as Subway, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Sonic, Chick-fil-A, Chili's, McDonald's, Taco Casa, Whataburger, Panda Express, On the Border, and Dickey's Barbecue.

Oak Street in Roanoke is the newly redeveloped Old Town District which is the home for a number of restaurants, such as the first original Babe's Chicken Dinner House, Twisted Root Burger Company, Tacos n' Avocados, Hard 8 BBQ, Bayou Jack's Cajun Grill, Jack & Grill on Oak St., Oak Street Pie & Candy Co., Susie's Sweet Boutique, Hey Sugar Candy Store, INZO Pizza and Wine, La Familia Mexican, Craft & Vine, Fosters, Wise Guys Pizzeria, The Brew Junkie Coffee House, Mugs Cafe & Bakery, (4 Star) Classic Cafe and the brewery Soulfire brew. The large number of independent restaurateurs on Roanoke's Oak Street led to the moniker "Unique Dining Capital of the Texas".[17]

At the intersection of Highway 377 and 114 the Roanoke Corner shopping center is home to Rise Men's Health clinic,[18] Businesses on Oak Street include First State Bank, The Plaid Peacock, Lucky Luke's All In, Kiki LaCrap Boutique, Addicted Couture, Rehab Construction Management, Across the Times Home Furnishings, Haynes & Associates PC, Lori Spearman Law Office, Shepards Guide, Harold A O'neil Inc, Syncro Marketing, Affinity Title LLC, and RGA Architects founded by architect Rick Gilliland.

Roanoke provides several automotive repair shops such Gierisch Brothers Motor Co, Scotty's Automotive Repair, Roanoke Tire & Auto, and A Bikers Garage.


Local government


The City of Roanoke was incorporated in 1933, operates under a Council-Manager form of government and provides the following services: general government, police and fire protection, emergency ambulance service, road and traffic signal maintenance, water and wastewater operations, parks and recreational facilities, courts, library services, building inspection, and development services. According to the city's 2012–2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's various funds had $37.2 million in revenues, $24.2 million in expenditures, $91.9 million in total assets, $38.4 million in total liabilities, and $12.1 million in cash and investments.[19]

The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[20]

City Department Director
City Manager Scott Campbell
Assistant City Manager (ACM) Cody Petree
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez
Police Chief Jeriahme Miller
Fire Chief Chris Addington
Development Services Director ACM Cody Petree
Municipal Court Judge Greg Bertrand
Parks and Recreation Director Ronnie Angel

Entertainment


Hawaiian Falls Roanoke, Cinemark Movie Theater, Roanoke Skatepark, and Evenings on Oak Street (Summer concert series every Thursday night on Oak Street).


Top employers


According to Roanoke's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[21] the top employers in the city were:

# Employer # of Employees
1 General Motors Corporation 460
2 WW Grainger 450
3 Martin Brower 450
4 Walmart 400
5 Randall's/Tom Thumb 360
6 Home Depot 325
7 Cardinal Health 270
8 Amerisource Bergen 260
9 Behr Process Corp 240
10 Heritage Bag 185

Education


Roanoke is served by the noted Northwest Independent School District. Elementary school students attend Roanoke Elementary School, Wayne A. Cox Elementary School, J. Lyndall Hughes Elementary School, and Granger Elementary. Middle school students attend Medlin Middle School or John Tidwell Middle School, and high school students go to Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club. Also, Roanoke is home to James Steele Accelerated High School, an NISD high school for students who want to graduate from high school in 2 1/2 to 3 years.


References


  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Roanoke city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Roanoke city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  8. Ladson, LaKisha.Union Valley incorporates to prevent being annexed, The Dallas Morning News, 2007-11-23. Accessed 2007-12-18.
  9. "Roanoke, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  12. http://www.census.gov [not specific enough to verify]
  13. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  14. "Distribution Centers Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine." Safeway Inc. 2. Retrieved on May 13, 2010.
  15. http://www.unitedtexas.com/pressrelease/dfw_distribution.asp
  16. "Martin Brower". www.martin-brower.com. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  17. http://www.roanoketexas.com/ContentTemplate.aspx?PageID=1077 [dead link]
  18. http://www.risemenshealth.com
  19. City of Roanoke 2012-13 CAFR Retrieved 2015-06-22
  20. City of Roanoke FY2014-15 Budget Retrieved 2015-06-22
  21. City of Roanoke CAFR Retrieved 2022-01-23
  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[12][13]


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