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 Carilion Clinic is holding its electronic recycling event again Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Google has formally announced plans to develop a data center campus in Botetourt County Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0 Data Centers 101 Denise Membreno March 25, 2026 0