Botetourt County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,004 | — | #1,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,213 | +8.1% | #532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.1 years | +23.7% | #358 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $289,200 | +2.6% | #682 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,035 | -11.0% | #888 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | -51.1% | #121 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Botetourt County has a population of 34,004, making it the #1,365 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Botetourt County is $81,213, ranking #532 out of 3,222 counties — 8.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.2% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Botetourt County is $289,200 (+2.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,035/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.5%.
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95.0% of residents in Botetourt County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County, Virginia has a total population of 34,004, making it the 1,365th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Botetourt County is 48.1 years, which is 23.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Botetourt County is $81,213, which ranks #532 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Botetourt County is $289,200, 2.6% above the national median. Renters in Botetourt County pay a median gross rent of $1,035 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Botetourt County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Botetourt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.6%).
All data for Botetourt County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.