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Botetourt County, Virginia

Botetourt County, Virginia. Botetourt County had 34,144 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 10 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 51023.

Botetourt County is one of the 6 counties of the Roanoke, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

34,144

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,596 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,004

Median household income

$81,213

±$6,175 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170

Median home value

$289,200

±$11,996 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700

Median gross rent

$1,035

±$276 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579

How many people live in Botetourt County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 33,596 residents in Botetourt County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,144 for July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 34,004 over 541 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +367 (34,003)
2021→2022 +85 (34,088)
2022→2023 +50 (34,138)
2023→2024 −81 (34,057)
2024→2025 +87 (34,144)

Botetourt County in Virginia. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Botetourt County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	34,004	8,705,170	+661
Households	13,220±344	3,365,732	no clear change
Average household size	2.54±0.07	2.52	no clear change
Housing units	15,069±29	3,684,756	+185

Botetourt County's population since 2000

From 30,496 in 2000 to 34,144 in 2025: up 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 30,496
2005 (estimate) 31,803
2010 Census 33,148
2015 (estimate) 33,391
2020 Census 33,596
2025 (estimate) 34,144

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Botetourt County?

Botetourt County holds 10 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Cloverdale with 3,208 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Botetourt County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Cloverdale	CDP	3,410	3,208±551	$79,975	$359,900	6.9%	100%
Blue Ridge	CDP	3,185	2,800±531	$75,871	$274,500	2.5%	100%
Daleville	CDP	3,070	3,797±505	$103,056	$370,100	5.5%	100%
LaymantownGEOID 5144620	CDP	1,867	1,626±399	$88,401	$285,200	1.2%	100%
Buchanan	town	1,196	1,367±275	$54,226	$187,500	17.9%	100%
Fincastle	town	755	858±239	$72,609	$257,500	22.1%	100%
Troutville	town	458	475±113	$63,750	$221,000	5.7%	100%
Eagle RockGEOID 5124208	CDP	209	67±56	$67,159	$108,000	0.0%	100%
Hollins	CDP	15,574	17,097±1,224	$77,456	$244,300	8.8%	1%
Glen WiltonGEOID 5131504	CDP	129	66±48	not published	not published	0.0%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Botetourt County?

The median resident of Botetourt County is 48.1 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 24.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Botetourt County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	48.1±0.6	39.0	+0.9
Under 18 years	18.6%	21.7%	–
65 years and over	24.3%±0.3 pts	16.7%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.5%	11.0%	+0.8 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	90.4%±0.8 pts	58.4%	−2.5 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	2.6%±0.3 pts	18.3%	−0.4 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.7%±0.1 pts	6.9%	no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.2 pts	0.1%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	3.1%±0.9 pts	4.7%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.4%±0.4 pts	0.6%	–
Born outside the United States	1.9%±0.6 pts	13.1%	no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	2.2%±0.5 pts	17.4%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	9.3%±1.2 pts	9.4%	–
With a disability	11.8%±1.5 pts	12.5%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.0%±1.1 pts	6.9%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	94.3%±1.1 pts	91.6%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	28.5%±2.2 pts	42.2%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	11.4%±1.6 pts	18.5%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	1.3%±0.6 pts	3.1%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov

What do households in Botetourt County earn?

Half of Botetourt County's 13,220 households earn less than $81,213 a year (±$6,175), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $87,515 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Botetourt County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$81,213±$6,175	$93,170	no clear change
Mean household income	$100,305±$4,705	$128,260	–
Per capita income	$41,217±$1,922	$50,666	−$2,956
People below the poverty line	6.2%±1.4 pts	9.9%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	4.4%±2.9 pts	12.3%	–
Households receiving SNAP	3.2%±1.0 pts	9.1%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	88.1%±2.0 pts	91.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What does housing cost in Botetourt County?

Owners occupy 85.5% of Botetourt County's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,200 by its owner (±$11,996). The median renter pays $1,035 a month including utilities, and 22.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Botetourt County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$289,200±$11,996	$383,700	no clear change
Median gross rent	$1,035±$276	$1,579	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	22.4%±7.1 pts	39.4%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,611±$65	$2,127	–
Owner-occupied homes	85.5%±2.2 pts	67.3%	no clear change
Housing units	15,069±29	3,684,756	+185
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.0%±0.8 pts	0.8%	–
Rental vacancy rate	9.3%±6.2 pts	4.8%	–
Single-family detached homes	83.8%±1.8 pts	61.3%	–
Mobile homes	7.9%±1.6 pts	4.3%	–
Built 2020 or later	2.3%±0.7 pts	1.7%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	8.6%±1.3 pts	7.0%	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov

How many new homes is Botetourt County building?

Builders took permits for 127 new housing units across Botetourt County in 2025 (127 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.

2019 105 units
2020 132 units
2021 91 units
2022 83 units
2023 64 units
2024 116 units
2025 127 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Botetourt County get to work?

80.5% of Botetourt County's workers drive alone and 12.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Botetourt County	Virginia	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	56.9%±2.4 pts	65.4%	–
Unemployment rate	2.4%±0.9 pts	4.3%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	80.5%±2.4 pts	67.6%	–
Carpooled	5.5%±1.4 pts	8.0%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.1 pts	2.3%	–
Walked	0.5%±0.3 pts	2.1%	–
Worked from home	12.6%±2.1 pts	18.3%	+6.3 pts
Mean travel time to work	24.3 min±1.1	27.3 min	−3.7 min

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov

What are Botetourt County's census tracts?

Botetourt County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,341 (Tract 401) to $97,230 (Tract 403.03).

Census tracts of Botetourt County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 40151023040100	Glen Wilton (4%)	3,343	3,367±575	$53,341	$180,000	$851	11.0%
Tract 40251023040200	Buchanan (21%)	4,219	4,145±363	$73,672	$239,100	$962	10.7%
Tract 403.0151023040301	Fincastle (42%)	3,002	2,842±422	$89,531	$294,800	$935	8.6%
Tract 403.0351023040303	Daleville (61%)	4,193	5,064±446	$97,230	$357,400	$1,793	4.7%
Tract 403.0451023040304	Daleville (5%)	3,908	4,317±522	$96,917	$359,900	not published	5.3%
Tract 404.0151023040401	Troutville (21%)	2,236	2,384±246	$72,420	$259,500	$1,234	4.2%
Tract 404.0251023040402	Cloverdale (42%)	5,030	4,436±561	$81,581	$354,600	$902	5.8%
Tract 405.0151023040501	Blue Ridge (43%)	6,360	5,824±576	$87,876	$284,800	not published	2.3%
Tract 405.0251023040502	Blue Ridge (46%)	1,305	1,625±385	$71,818	$287,700	$1,331	4.9%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Botetourt County compare with Virginia's other counties?

Botetourt County's rank among Virginia's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	50th of 133
Growth 2020-2025	68th of 133
Residents per square mile	91st of 133
Median household income	47th of 133
Median home value	60th of 133
Median gross rent	70th of 133
Poverty rate	119th of 133
Bachelor's degree or higher	59th of 133
Median age	22nd of 133

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Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed

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