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Botetourt County

Virginia · 33,596 residents · 541.276 sq mi
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Botetourt County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,596
+10%since 2000
from 30,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+18%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K27K29K32K35K1990201020202024Botetourt County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,719
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,357
+68%since 2000
from $22,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(30,506)
Black2.7%(905)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(776)
Asian0.7%(234)
Other2%(658)
Diversity Score18.5%(6,206)
Segregation Score20.5%(6,886)
Diversity Score
18
+67%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Botetourt County, Virginia?

Botetourt County, Virginia has about 33,596 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Botetourt County, Virginia earns about $72,719 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 $230,500, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Botetourt County, Virginia?

About 26.9% 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.

Has Botetourt County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Botetourt County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,604 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 405.01Census Tract 403.03Census Tract 404.02Census Tract 403.04Census Tract 402Census Tract 401Census Tract 403.01Census Tract 404.01Census Tract 405.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 24175ZIP 24066ZIP 24083ZIP 24090ZIP 24085ZIP 24077
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