Botetourt County, Virginia Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. 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%.