Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States and part of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Roanoke is currently growing at a rate of 3.77% annually and its population has increased by 76.74% since the 2010 census, which recorded a population of 5,962. A small part of the city extends into Tarrant County. The city was originally founded after competition with Elizabethtown, just off Highway 114. Settlers from Elizabethtown eventually moved to Roanoke permanently, and Elizabethtown is now a ghost town.
The main east–west road through town, Texas [State Highway 114 Business|State Highway 114 Business], is named "Byron Nelson Boulevard" in honor of the professional 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 north of the city center.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and, or 0.54%, is water.In November 2007, the town of Marshall Creek consolidated with Roanoke.
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.Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White | 6,224 | 64.4% |
| Non-Hispanic or [Latino African Americans|Black or African American] | 420 | 4.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 45 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 723 | 7.48% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 32 | 0.33% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial | 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.
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.Entertainment
, Cinemark Movie Theater, Roanoke Skatepark, and Evenings on Oak Street.Top employers
According to Roanoke's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, 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 | 210 |