Officials discuss why Roanoke’s population shifted since census Web Staff April 1, 2022 1 minute read After flirting with a population of 100,000, Roanoke City dipped below six figures over a tumultuous pandemic year, according to new census data. In conjunction with the online news source, The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County wants more feedback on the “200 plan”Next: Henrico County police officer dies after multi vehicle crash Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026