Time Zone: Botetourt County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Fincastle is the Seat for Botetourt County.
Botetourt County was founded in 1796.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Botetourt had a population of 32,551 people. This is an increase of 6.74% since the last Census (which gave a population of 30,496 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Botetourt represented 0.43% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 38th most populous county (out of 134 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 33,148 | +8.7% | +1.83% since 2009 |
2009 | 32,551 | +6.74% | |
2008 | 32,579 | +6.83% | +0.72% since 2007 |
2007 | 32,345 | +6.06% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 30,496 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Botetourt County Census Page for Botetourt County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Botetourt County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Botetourt County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Buchanan | 1,229 | 1,233 | 0.32% decrease |
Troutville | 424 | 432 | 1.85% decrease |
Fincastle | 355 | 359 | 1.11% decrease |
Websites for Botetourt County
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