Botetourt County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Botetourt County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Botetourt County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Botetourt County, Virginia. The estimated population of Botetourt County, Virginia is 33,542 people, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look at the total population in Botetourt County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,542
+0.31%
+1.19%
2020
33,440
+0.29%
-
2019
33,343
+0.36%
-
2018
33,222
+0.22%
-
2017
33,149
 - -

Population of Botetourt County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.8%
93%
 -1.29%
Black/African American
2.6%
3%
 -13.33%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.6%
 +18.75%
Asian
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1%
 +170.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Botetourt County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 -0.63% 46.5 -0.21% 48.1 -0.41%
2020 47.4 +0.42% 46.6 -0.43% 48.3 +0.84%
2019 47.2 +0.43% 46.8 +0.86% 47.9 0%
2018 47 -0.42% 46.4 0% 47.9 -0.42%
2017 47.2 - 46.4 - 48.1 -

The median age of Botetourt County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,477 +1.91% 1,543 +11.19% 1,498 1,720
10 to 19 2,235 -1.96% 2,088 -16.35% 2,185 1,760
20 to 29 1,686 -4.75% 1,545 +4.92% 1,603 1,620
30 to 39 1,612 +7.56% 1,366 +12.34% 1,733 1,541
40 to 49 2,152 -5.92% 2,401 -9.67% 2,023 2,176
50 to 59 2,851 -2.56% 2,877 -6.8% 2,768 2,684
60 to 69 2,434 +11.06% 2,383 +9.97% 2,694 2,622
70+ 1,974 +10.08% 2,525 +8.31% 2,174 2,741

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Botetourt County, Virginia is $72,941.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Botetourt County.

  • Under 25
    $57,755.00
  • 25 to 44
    $99,402.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,367.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,847.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Botetourt County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Botetourt County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Botetourt County, Virginia is currently $91,937.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.85% of households in Botetourt County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Botetourt County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Botetourt County is $37,525.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Botetourt County by the total population of Botetourt County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Botetourt County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Botetourt County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.41%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Botetourt County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Botetourt County over the age of 16 is 27,915.

Of those people, a total of 60.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Botetourt County is 58.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,536 50.40% 12.10%
20 to 24 years 1,639 77.80% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 1,584 83.00% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 1,761 89.60% 0.10%
35 to 44 years 3,443 87.50% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 4,902 83.90% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 2,819 75.10% 2.60%
60 to 64 years 2,717 55.70% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 4,445 23.20% 1.80%
75 years and over 3,069 6.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Botetourt County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,060 60.50% 3.20%
Black or African American 810 51.50% 1.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 72 75.00% 0.00%
Asian 165 67.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 75 60.00% 0.00%
Other 78 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 655 66.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 470 74.70% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,735 60.40% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Botetourt County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Botetourt County is 16,383, with median earnings of $42,808.00.

Women in Botetourt County, Virginia earning approximately 66.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,383 $42,808.00
Male 8,924 $52,120.00
Female 7,459 $34,796.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,651 $65,044.00
Business and Financial 670 $60,776.00
Computer and Mathematical 344 $91,293.00
Architecture and Engineering 419 $67,926.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 99 $68,083.00
Community and Social Service 211 $48,558.00
Legal 41 $48,472.00
Educational and Library 953 $48,801.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $22,083.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,193 $57,015.00
Healthcare Support 389 $43,194.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 109 $31,827.00
Law Enforcement 171 $51,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 573 $9,828.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 641 $26,403.00
Personal Care and Service 511 $25,585.00
Sales 1,875 $39,338.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,253 $39,051.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $11,111.00
Construction and Extraction 820 $38,585.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 565 $44,163.00
Production 1,157 $42,889.00
Transportation and Material Moving 937 $53,520.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,054 $66,385.00 597 $50,179.00
Business and Financial 292 $87,432.00 378 $51,786.00
Computer and Mathematical 257 $105,625.00 87 $56,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 354 $59,442.00 65 $69,347.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $68,083.00 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $68,611.00 181 $45,469.00
Legal 5 $0.00 36 $49,167.00
Educational and Library 255 $73,250.00 698 $38,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 69 $65,750.00 46 $11,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 169 $108,958.00 1,024 $54,947.00
Healthcare Support 34 $43,824.00 355 $42,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $34,583.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 163 $49,583.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 229 $7,596.00 344 $10,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 392 $29,387.00 249 $17,843.00
Personal Care and Service 75 $10,250.00 436 $25,897.00
Sales 1,020 $57,353.00 855 $16,764.00
Office and Administrative Support 615 $54,188.00 1,638 $38,050.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $11,111.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 817 $38,514.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 513 $44,784.00 52 $41,667.00
Production 1,022 $44,923.00 135 $26,367.00
Transportation and Material Moving 866 $53,793.00 71 $13,304.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,076 households in Botetourt County, with an average household size of 2.54 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,241 families in Botetourt County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,082 418 741 3,835
Average Household Size 3.09 3.66 3.17 1.12
Total Families 8,082 418 741 0
Average Household Size 3.07 3.53 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 9,241 families in Botetourt County, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Botetourt County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,867 housing units in Botetourt County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,076 87.95%
Vacant 1,791 12.05%

10.63% of the total 14,867 housing units in Botetourt County are rental units. This is approximately 1,581 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,227 are occupied by the owner - or 75.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Botetourt County is $831.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Botetourt County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    268
  • Less than $500
    193
  • $500 to $999
    822
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    422
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    92
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    49
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Botetourt County is $242,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Botetourt County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    341
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    689
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,203
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,947
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,365
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,898
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    706
  • $1,000,000 or more
    78

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Botetourt County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Botetourt County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,593
  • 1940 to 1949
    692
  • 1950 to 1959
    938
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,224
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,459
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,882
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,689
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,628
  • 2010 to 2013
    750
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Botetourt County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    456
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,663
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,729
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,228

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Botetourt County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Botetourt County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Botetourt County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    359
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    803
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,520
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,279
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,235
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,850
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,859
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    693
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    391
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    856
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    497
  • 90 or more minutes
    290

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Botetourt County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Botetourt County, Virginia

We have data for 11 places in Botetourt County, Virginia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.