Botetourt County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Botetourt County has a population of 34,004 residents and a median age of 48.1 years, making it the #1,365 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $289,200, and the median household income is $81,213, which is 8% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Botetourt County, 28.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 15.5% below the national average, ranking #886 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Botetourt County is 77.6 years. 15.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.3% of adults in Botetourt County smoke , 35.7% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 16.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.3 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
7.6% of children in Botetourt County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 9.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Botetourt County is 79.0%. The mean commute time is 26.5 min, which is 4.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Botetourt County voted Republican with a margin of 45.2%. The vote was 27% Dem / 72.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.7 toward Republicans .
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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.