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Laymantown, VA

Census-designated place in Botetourt County, Virginia.

Population

1,626

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

556

ZIP codes

0

Laymantown and its ZIP codes

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Laymantown at a glance

  • Laymantown is about 2.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,401, 5% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,200 (26% below Virginia).

Local data for Laymantown, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laymantown, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$88,401

Poverty rate

1.2%

Median home value

$285,200

Homeownership

96.3%

Bachelor's or higher

35.8%

Median age

52.3

Average commute

23.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (154), Ukrainian Americans (105), German Americans (96).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Botetourt County. PPP loans are for Laymantown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,205

12,344 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,799

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$273M

FY 2026, $8,140 per person

Botetourt County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Laymantown, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.3%
  • Carpooled14.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.2%

Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laymantown, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

449

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

137

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 25°F

45.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laymantown, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

12.7%

U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Laymantown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Blue RidgeCensus-designated place2.1 mi6.1
CloverdaleCensus-designated place3.2 mi3.1
TroutvilleTown3.8 mi0.7
DalevilleCensus-designated place4.8 mi4.3
HollinsCensus-designated place5.9 mi8.6
VintonTown6.5 mi3.1
MontvaleCensus-designated place7.4 mi2.4
StewartsvilleCensus-designated place7.6 mi2.5
RoanokeCity8.6 mi42.5
FincastleTown9.6 mi2
Cave SpringCensus-designated place13 mi11.9
SalemCity13 mi14.5
BuchananTown14 mi2.2
GlenvarCensus-designated place16 mi1.4
New CastleTown17 mi0.2
MonetaCensus-designated place18 mi3.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laymantown, VA in?
Laymantown is in Botetourt County, Virginia.
What is the population of Laymantown, VA?
About 1,626 people live in Laymantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laymantown?
Nearby places include Blue Ridge (2.1 mi), Cloverdale (3.2 mi), Troutville (3.8 mi), Daleville (4.8 mi), Hollins (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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