Officials discuss why Roanoke’s population shifted since census Web Staff April 1, 2022 1 min 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. About the Author Web Staff Contributor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County wants more feedback on the “200 plan”Next: Henrico County police officer dies after multi vehicle crash Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025