Botetourt County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 30,496 people, 11,700 households, and 9,114 families residing in the county. The population density
was 56 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 12,571 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.91% White
, 3.52% Black
or African American
, 0.22% Native American
, 0.47% Asian
, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 11,700 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.80% were married couples
living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.10% were non-families. 19.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 28.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,731, and the median income for a family was $55,125. Males had a median income of $37,182 versus $25,537 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $22,218. About 3.60% of families and 5.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.40% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.
opened in suburban Daleville in the fall of 1959. James River High School
in Buchanan also opened in 1959.
Botetourt County is typically a sure win by Republicans. The Republican Candidate for President has won the support of Botetourt County 11 out of the last 13 races. The county also voted Republican for Governor in 2005.
uses a combination of career staff and volunteers to provide fire and EMS protection to the county.
Census
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of 2000, there were 30,496 people, 11,700 households, and 9,114 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 56 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 12,571 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.91% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.52% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.22% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.47% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 11,700 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.10% were non-families. 19.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 28.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 99.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,731, and the median income for a family was $55,125. Males had a median income of $37,182 versus $25,537 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $22,218. About 3.60% of families and 5.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.40% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There are two high schools in Botetourt County. Lord Botetourt High SchoolLord Botetourt High School
Lord Botetourt High School is one of two high schools in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, in suburban Daleville, Virginia, opening the fall of 1959. It currently has 73 faculty members serving over 1,000 students grades 9-12. LB, as it is commonly known, is named after Lord...
opened in suburban Daleville in the fall of 1959. James River High School
James River High School (Buchanan, Virginia)
James River High School is a public high school in Buchanan, Virginia. It serves the northern part of Botetourt County, including the towns of Buchanan, Eagle Rock, Fincastle, and Springwood. James River was founded in 1959 with the consolidation of the Buchanan, Eagle Rock, and Fincastle high...
in Buchanan also opened in 1959.
Politics
| Year | DEM Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
GOP Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
Others |
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| 2008 | 32.7% 5,693 | 65.9% 11,471 | 1.4% 242 |
| 2004 | 30.4% 4,801 | 68.9% 10,865 | 0.8% 121 |
| 2000 | 33.4% 4,627 | 64.1% 8,867 | 2.5% 346 |
| 1996 | 37.0% 4,576 | 51.7% 6,404 | 11.3% 1,400 |
| 1992 | 35.6% 4,349 | 48.4% 5,904 | 16.0% 1,956 |
| 1988 | 39.2% 3,763 | 59.3% 5,687 | 1.5% 141 |
| 1984 | 34.9% 3,243 | 64.2% 5,959 | 0.9% 87 |
| 1980 | 43.0% 3,698 | 51.2% 4,408 | 5.7% 496 |
| 1976 | 53.1% 4,021 | 44.1% 3,343 | 2.8% 209 |
| 1972 | 27.7% 1,519 | 69.4% 3,806 | 2.8% 156 |
| 1968 | 24.7% 1,272 | 50.5% 2,598 | 24.7% 1,270 |
| 1964 | 53.1% 2,377 | 46.9% 2,098 | 0.0% 1 |
| 1960 | 42.6% 1,621 | 56.8% 2,159 | 0.6% 22 |
Botetourt County is typically a sure win by Republicans. The Republican Candidate for President has won the support of Botetourt County 11 out of the last 13 races. The county also voted Republican for Governor in 2005.
Emergency services
Botetourt County Emergency ServicesBotetourt County Emergency Services
Botetourt County Emergency Services is a fire and rescue department supplemented by volunteers and career staff. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous material cleanup, water rescue, life safety education, and fire prevention to Botetourt...
uses a combination of career staff and volunteers to provide fire and EMS protection to the county.
Towns and unincorporated communities
- Blue RidgeBlue Ridge, VirginiaBlue Ridge is a census-designated place in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,188 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- BuchananBuchanan, VirginiaBuchanan is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,233 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Buchanan is located at ....
- CloverdaleCloverdale, VirginiaCloverdale is a census-designated place in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,986 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- DalevilleDaleville, VirginiaDaleville is a census-designated place in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,454 as of the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Eagle RockEagle Rock, VirginiaEagle Rock is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States, located on the James River between Iron Gate and Buchanan, Virginia.-Geography:Eagle Rock is located at . Its elevation is .-History:...
- FincastleFincastle, VirginiaFincastle is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 353 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Botetourt County.Fincastle is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- HollinsHollins, VirginiaHollins is a census-designated place in Botetourt and Roanoke counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. Hollins covers much of the area known locally as "North County". The population was 14,309 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- OriskanyOriskany, VirginiaOriskany is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States....
- SpringwoodSpringwood, VirginiaSpringwood is an unincorporated community in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States....
- TroutvilleTroutville, VirginiaTroutville is a town in Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 432 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
Notable residents
- George A. AndersonGeorge A. AndersonGeorge Alburtus Anderson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Botetourt County, Virginia, Anderson moved to Illinois in 1855 with his parents, who settled in Hancock County.He attended the common schools....
, (1853–1896), United States Congressman from IllinoisIllinoisIllinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,... - Samuel BartonSamuel BartonColonel Samuel Barton was a pioneer and Patriot of the American Revolution but is remembered more for the exploration and settlement of what was to become Nashville, Tennessee. Little is known of his early youth...
, (1749–1810), Explorer, pioneer, early settler of NashvilleNashville, TennesseeNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, TN and Patriot. - Edward RumseyEdward RumseyEdward Rumsey was a United States Representative from Kentucky.Rumsey was born to Dr. Edward Rumsey in Botetourt County, Virginia. When the younger Rumsey was still a child, Dr. Rumsey moved the family to Christian County, Kentucky. Studying under Daniel Barry, he completed preparatory studies in...
, (1796–1868), United States Representative from KentuckyKentuckyThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. - Angela TincherAngela TincherAngela Susan Tincher is a former All-American pitcher who played for the Virginia Tech softball team from 2005–2008, and was a 2008 first-round draft selection for the NPF Akron Racers from Eagle Rock, Virginia...
, Virginia Tech HokiesVirginia Tech HokiesThe Virginia Tech Hokies are the athletic teams officially representing Virginia Tech in college sports. The Hokies participate in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 19 varsity sports. Virginia Tech's men's sports are football, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer,...
softball pitcher from 2005–2008