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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Botetourt County

Virginia · 24,992 residents · 541.276 sq mi
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Botetourt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $33,079. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 5,504 residents. Median home value is $72,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,992
−18%vs 2000
vs 30,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
24K27K29K32K35K1990201020202024Botetourt County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,079
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,731 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,810
−38%vs 2000
vs $22,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$329
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
85.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
2.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(28,833)
Black3.5%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(181)
Asian0.5%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(3,381)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(23,818)
Black4.1%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(107)
Asian0.4%(97)
Other0.2%(42)
Diversity Score12.2%(3,053)
12
+10%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Botetourt County, Virginia?

Botetourt County, Virginia has about 24,992 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Botetourt County, Virginia?

The typical household in Botetourt County, Virginia earns about $33,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Botetourt County, Virginia expensive?

In Botetourt County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Botetourt County, Virginia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Botetourt County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Botetourt County, Virginia?

About 6.2% of people in Botetourt County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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