Labor & Demographics

Businesses in Botetourt County enjoy favorable labor conditions and a stable social environment.

Botetourt Facts & Figures

Community Data Summary  rev Jan 09

  • Labor market of 325,000 workers

    • 16% of County workers are in education, health and social services
    • 15% work in manufacturing
  • Lower labor costs
  • Less than 3% union presence
  • Well educated workforce
    • Over 81% of County residents have high school or higher education
    • 20% have Bachelors degree or higher educatio
  • Low divorce rate of 7%
  • High home ownership rate of 88%
  • Nearly sixteen percent (16%) of County residents are U.S. veterans

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Botetourt Geographic Information System (GIS)

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Statistical Information Resources

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U.S. Census Data and Other Resources

There are a number of excellent resources which provide details on Botetourt County demographics - population, income levels, age statistics and more. Here are some popular links:

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Did You Know...

Fpo Did You Know

The Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers converge in northern Botetourt to form Virginia's greatest river, the James River. A 16-mile stretch of the river between Eagle Rock and Springwood is the only part of the James that has been designated a Virginia Scenic River.