Fincastle: Demographics & People
Census counts 858 people in Fincastle, in 274 households. Population grew 34.9% from 636 (2022) to 858 (2024). Median age 36.4 years. (11.1y younger than Botetourt County; 1.4y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 79% White (non-Hispanic) and 13% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.20). 58% of households are family-led. County is gaining 393 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 36% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 42% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 82 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 34.9% from 636 (2022) to 858 (2024) — about 58.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,183 (extrapolated at 17.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,725.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 33,596 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 34.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 636 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 858 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 858 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,725 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.4y is 2.5 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.4 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 858 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 194 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 221.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 251.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 192 |
| Population under 18 | 194 |
| Median age | 36.4 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 858 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 | 537 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 49 |
| Asian residents | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 9 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 20.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 88.9% |
| Asian population | 2.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 12.6% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 79.0% (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). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 666 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 153 |
| Share born in this state | 77.6% |
| Share born in another state | 22.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 21 |
| From Africa | 12 |
Households & Family Composition
274 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 58% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 112 families, 29% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 112 |
| Married couples with children | 33 |
| Single-parent households | 2 |
| Average household size | 2.50 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 536 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 295 |
| Family households | 158 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 57.7% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 274 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. 20.8% 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) | 20.8% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 2.0% |
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. 167 residents live in group quarters (19.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 167 |
|---|
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 | 3.70 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 858, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 858 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Botetourt County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade