Laymantown, Virginia

Laymantown, Virginia
Census-designated place
Laymantown, Virginia Location within the Commonwealth of Virginia
Coordinates: 37°21′37″N79°50′56″W / 37.36028°N 79.84889°W / 37.36028; -79.84889
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Botetourt
Area
• Total	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
• Land	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	1,348 ft (411 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,867
• Density	570/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	24175 (Troutville)
Area code	540
FIPS code	51-44620 [1]
GNIS feature ID	1867593 [2]

Laymantown is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,867 at the 2020 census. The community is located along State Route 658 (Laymantown Road). It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Laymantown is located at 37°21′37″N79°50′56″W / 37.360271°N 79.848828°W / 37.360271; -79.848828 . ^[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2000	2,034		—
2010	1,979		−2.7%
2020	1,867		−5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 1,867 people residing in the CDP. There were 766 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.5% White, 2.0% African American or Black, 0.1% American Indian, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,979 people residing in the CDP. There were 787 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.4% White, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

2000 census

As of the census ^[1] of 2000, there were 2,034 people, 762 households, and 653 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 618.1 people per square mile (238.7/km²). There were 794 housing units at an average density of 241.3/sq mi (93.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.95% White, 1.67% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 762 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.3% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 32.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,571, and the median income for a family was $64,327. Males had a median income of $43,693 versus $31,789 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,231. About 2.9% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government

The United States Postal Service does not operate a post office within the CDP. Addresses use a Troutville ZIP Code.

Law enforcement is provided by the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Emergency medical services are provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS.

Education

The CDP is served by Botetourt County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Laymantown are zoned to attend Colonial Elementary School, Read Mountain Middle School, and Lord Botetourt High School.

The closest higher education institutions are located in Roanoke.

Infrastructure

Aqua Virginia maintains a community water system within the CDP.

Transportation

Air

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the CDP.

Highways

• US Route 221
• US Route 460
• Blue Ridge Parkway

Rail

The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.

References

1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.