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
58th
Median Household Income $81,213 +8.1% #532 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 48.1 years +23.7% #358 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $289,200 +2.6% #682 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $1,035 -11.0% #888 / 3,222
72th
Poverty Rate 6.2% -51.1% #121 / 3,222
96th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$81,213 +8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #532 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,217 −0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #699 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.2% −51.1% vs nat'l
Rank #121 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.4% −54.7% vs nat'l
Rank #410 of 3,222
87th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5% −15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #886 of 3,222
73th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.5 min −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,578 of 3,222
51th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$289,200 +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #682 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,035 −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #888 of 3,222
72th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.5% +32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #101 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.5% Homeownership

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Health

95.0% of residents in Botetourt County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.

95.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #629 of 3,222
81th percentile

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.