Cloverdale: Demographics & People
About 3,208 people live in Cloverdale, in 1,419 households. Population grew 3.6% from 3,095 (2022) to 3,208 (2024). Median age 54.3 years. (6.8y older than Botetourt County; 16.5y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 10% of the population. Population is 86% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.20). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 393 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.6% from 3,095 (2022) to 3,208 (2024) — about 6.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,326 (extrapolated at 1.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,487.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,596 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,095 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,208 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 3,208 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 3,487 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 54.3y is 15.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 10% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 54.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 10.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,208 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 334 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 391.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,551.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 932 |
| Population under 18 | 334 |
| Median age | 54.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,208 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.20 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,619 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 248 |
| Asian residents | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 14 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 20.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 89.0% |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 7.0% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.4% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 85.5% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,251 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 893 |
| Share born in this state | 70.2% |
| Share born in another state | 29.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 27.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 69 |
| From Europe | 29 |
| From Africa | 40 |
Households & Family Composition
1,419 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 854 families, 15% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 854 |
| Married couples with children | 130 |
| Single-parent households | 45 |
| Average household size | 2.23 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2 |
| Family households | 872 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 61.5% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 1,419 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 3.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 393 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 3.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 34,538 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 34,145 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 393 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 239 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51023 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 023 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Botetourt |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 9.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 6.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 12.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51023 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Botetourt County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 971 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51023 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Botetourt County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 58.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 29.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 33,419 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.60 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 10.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,208, growing, retirement community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,208 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Botetourt County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade