Botetourt County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Botetourt County, Virginia has a population of 33,875, the 50th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $80,467 and the median home value is $268,900. The poverty rate is 6.1%.
Botetourt County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 60 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Botetourt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daleville | 3,166 | $99,028 | 4.9% | $340,300 |
| Blue Ridge | 3,112 | $83,113 | 2.6% | $247,900 |
| Cloverdale | 3,095 | $71,929 | 5.0% | $338,000 |
| Laymantown | 1,843 | $86,282 | 0.9% | $276,900 |
| Buchanan | 1,271 | $52,474 | 17.9% | $201,900 |
| Fincastle | 636 | $63,750 | 24.1% | $276,200 |
| Troutville | 451 | $54,708 | 8.0% | $215,600 |
| Eagle Rock | 122 | N/A | 0.0% | $109,400 |
| Glen Wilton | 74 | $63,036 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Botetourt County is located in Virginia with a total population of 33,875. It is the 50th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Botetourt County is 48.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Botetourt County is $80,467. This is 12% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $268,900. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Botetourt County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.8% vs 59.0%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.
Education
27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Botetourt County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Botetourt County, Virginia?
Botetourt County has a population of 33,875, making it the 50th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Botetourt County?
The median household income in Botetourt County is $80,467 with a poverty rate of 6.1%.
How many cities are in Botetourt County, Virginia?
Botetourt County contains 9 Census-designated places.