Population 34,004 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Botetourt County
Household size in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Botetourt County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.9, Botetourt County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Botetourt County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Botetourt County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Botetourt County
Renters in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.5% of households in Botetourt County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties have a lower share of renters: only nine of 133.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Botetourt County: 12.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Botetourt County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $762 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $859 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $857 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,171 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$410 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Botetourt County costs $1,171 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $410 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Botetourt County
Bachelor's degrees in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Botetourt County (29.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Botetourt County: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. Only 12 of Virginia's 133 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Botetourt County
| Period | Botetourt County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Botetourt County has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Botetourt County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botetourt County | 2.58 | 47.9 | 7.1% | 14.5% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,171 | 29.0% | 94.4% | 2.5% |
| Craig County | 2.89 | 47.8 | 4.3% | 16.3% | 27.2% | 1981 | $706 | 19.6% | 86.6% | 2.4% |
| Bedford County | 2.47 | 47.1 | 6.7% | 15.3% | 9.6% | 1989 | $1,018 | 34.4% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| Lynchburg City | 2.36 | 32.9 | 11.9% | 51.1% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,081 | 43.4% | 92.0% | 6.0% |
| Amherst County | 2.47 | 43.9 | 8.1% | 19.2% | 12.2% | 1980 | $1,029 | 25.2% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Monroe County | 2.89 | 45.5 | 8.2% | 13.1% | 26.1% | 1977 | $691 | 15.7% | 87.3% | 4.7% |
| Giles County | 2.49 | 44.9 | 5.5% | 21.1% | 19.0% | 1971 | $799 | 18.5% | 91.4% | 2.0% |
| Appomattox County | 2.50 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 24.2% | 11.2% | 1981 | $942 | 19.6% | 92.4% | 4.7% |
| Mercer County | 2.41 | 42.8 | 9.8% | 27.1% | 17.4% | 1973 | $824 | 22.7% | 89.2% | 2.6% |
| Buckingham County | 2.37 | 43.3 | 12.9% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 1990 | $1,003 | 15.1% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Cumberland County | 2.44 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 24.1% | 15.2% | 1985 | $1,030 | 21.6% | 86.0% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Botetourt County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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