County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Botetourt County
- What is the median household income in Botetourt County?
- The median household income in Botetourt County is $74,205 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Botetourt County?
- The poverty rate in Botetourt County is 10.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Botetourt County?
- $148,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Botetourt County?
- The median gross rent in Botetourt County is $881 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Botetourt County residents have a college degree?
- 20.4% of adults in Botetourt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,437
Median Income
$74,205
Median Home Value
$148,500
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.0%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$22,052 (+42.3%)
Home Value:
+$58,100 (+64.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.7 pp (+20.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.4 pp (+20%)
Unemployment:
-5.3 pp (-57%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,437
Median Age
35.0
Female
44.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 70.6%
Black 0.1%
Two or More 13.5%
Other 7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$74,205
±$8,974
-$16,769 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$110,403
Median Family Income
$91,406
Poverty Rate
10.0%
+3.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
8.3%
$25–35k
5.7%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
16.7%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
21.7%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,350
Owner-Occupied
70.6%
Renter-Occupied
29.4%
Vacancy Rate
8.4%
Median Home Value
$148,500
-$212,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$881
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
28.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.1%
$50–100k
15.6%
$100–200k
28.1%
$200–300k
19.3%
$300–500k
12.8%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.2%
$500–1k
75.4%
$1–1.5k
14.0%
$1.5–2k
2.8%
$2–2.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
19.9%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3+
40.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
80.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
4.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.3%
1940–1969
4.9%
1970–1999
25.9%
2000–2009
5.5%
2010+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.4%
-21.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.4%
Some College / Associate
16.3%
Less Than High School
11.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
-0.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
11.7%
Self-Employed
10.4%
Government Workers
13.6%
Private For-Profit
76.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.4%
Manufacturing
19.1%
Agriculture
14.3%
Construction
13.6%
Retail
7.2%
Transportation
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
5.5%
Prof. Services
2.8%
Public Admin
2.8%
Finance
2.5%
Wholesale
0.9%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
Management
29.3%
Construction
26.7%
Production
20.0%
Food Prep
12.8%
Sales
11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.0 min
Drove Alone
77.1%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.7%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,236
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
60.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
24.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.3%
5–9
9.2%
10–14
7.5%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
8.4%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
7.4%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 30.0%
Working age (18–64): 70.0%
65 and over: 15.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
19.0%
Naturalized Citizen
43.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
16.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.1%
Uninsured
12.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.7%
Has a Computer
93.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Botetourt County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Botetourt County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County | 252 | 486 |
| Roanoke city | 159 | 320 |
| Other flows - South | 155 | 272 |
| Bedford County | 67 | 134 |
| Alleghany County | 33 | 55 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 32 | 62 |
| Salem city | 32 | 59 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 32 | 59 |
| Other flows - West | 29 | 65 |
| Franklin County | 26 | 35 |