Botetourt County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Botetourt County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 72% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 77% of counties in Virginia
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Botetourt County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,003 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 62.3 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.30% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.0 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,220 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Botetourt County grew by 5.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,003 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Botetourt County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.7% of residents. That is 3.3 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,897 17.3% -4.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,985 17.6% -4.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,071 23.7% +3.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,948 23.4% +6.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in Botetourt County and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.5% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Botetourt County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Botetourt County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,753 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.56% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Botetourt County is about 13% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Botetourt County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $186,363 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,035 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.5% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Botetourt County is about 15.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,035 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Botetourt County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Botetourt County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,791 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.6% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,475 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,133 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Botetourt County is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Botetourt County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Botetourt County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Botetourt County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Botetourt County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Botetourt County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Botetourt County, VA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botetourt County, VA | 34,003 | $81,753 #1/2 | $186,363 #2/2 | 22.4 min #1/2 |
| Bedford County, VA | 81,013 | $78,883 | $246,352 | 23.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Botetourt County, Virginia.
How many people live in Botetourt County, Virginia?
About 34,003 people live in Botetourt County, Virginia, in 13,220 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 46.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
How densely populated is Botetourt County, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Botetourt County, Virginia has 62 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Botetourt County, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($186,363 against $81,753), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,035 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Botetourt County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Botetourt County, Virginia is only 2.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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