Botetourt County: Demographics & People
About 34,004 people live in Botetourt County, in 13,220 households. Median age 47.5 years. (9.7y older than Virginia). Population is 3% Black and 2% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 393 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 33% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 34,004; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 34,004 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 34,004 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 47.5y is 8.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 34,004 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 6,324 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,613.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 13,795.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 8,272 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 18.6% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 16.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 40.6% |
| Median age | 47.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 34,004 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 34,004 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 30,833 |
| Black residents | 872 |
| Asian residents | 244 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 70 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 59 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 602 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,324 |
| Diversity Index | 17.5% |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 2.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 13.2% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 34,004 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 33,345 |
| Residents born in this state | 23,579 |
| Residents born in another state | 9,479 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 4,484 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 1,090 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 287 |
| Foreign-born residents | 13.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
13,220 households.
| Family households | 9,124 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 13,220 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 393 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| 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 2022-2023
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.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 33,595 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 3,949 |
| Pct With Disability | 11.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 436 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 33,708 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 31,279 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 776 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,200 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 447 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 6 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 2,429 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 7.2% |
| Pct White | 90.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29