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Daleville, Virginia
Daleville, Virginia is located in Virginia
Daleville, Virginia
Daleville, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Daleville, Virginia is located in the United States
Daleville, Virginia
Daleville, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Botetourt
Area
 • Total 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km2)
 • Land 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
1,299 ft (396 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 3,070
 • Density 1,228/sq mi (472/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
24083 (Daleville)
24175 (Troutville)
Area code(s) 540 and 826
FIPS code 51-21152
GNIS feature ID 1492835

Daleville is a small community in Botetourt County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people.

In 2020, about 3,070 people lived here. Daleville is located right along U.S. Route 220. It is also part of the larger Roanoke area.

History of Daleville

Daleville has an interesting past. One important historical site is Nininger's Mill. This old mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This listing helps protect its history.

Where is Daleville Located?

Daleville is found at specific coordinates: 37.417146 degrees North and -79.919528 degrees West.

The United States Census Bureau says that Daleville covers about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Daleville?

The number of people living in Daleville has grown over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 1,454
2010 2,557 75.9%
2020 3,070 20.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Population in 2020

In 2020, the census showed 3,070 people living in Daleville. There were 1,334 homes. Most residents, about 92.4%, were White. About 2.3% were African American or Black. About 1.0% were Asian. People of two or more races made up 3.6% of the population. About 1.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Population in 2010

Back in 2010, there were 2,557 people in Daleville. This was a big increase from the year 2000. At that time, 96.7% of residents were White. About 1.8% were African American. Asian people made up 0.7% of the population. About 0.9% of people were Hispanic or Latino.

What Businesses are in Daleville?

Daleville is home to a growing business area.

Botetourt Center at Greenfield

The Botetourt Center at Greenfield is a large business park. It is located in the northern part of Daleville. This park started developing in the early 1990s. As of 2022, about five companies operate here. They employ around 1,500 people. There is still a lot of space left for new businesses. This could create another 1,500 to 2,500 jobs in the future.

Ballast Point Brewery

In 2017, a brewery called Ballast Point opened a large facility in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. This was their East Coast location. They started making beer there in September 2017. Later, in 2019, the taproom and restaurant parts of the facility closed. In 2023, New Belgium Brewing Company took over the brewery.

Fun Things to Do in Daleville

If you like hiking, the famous Appalachian Trail passes through the southern part of Daleville. It crosses U.S. Route 220.

Schools and Learning in Daleville

Daleville has good options for education.

Public Schools

Students in Daleville attend Botetourt County Public Schools. Younger students go to either Greenfield Elementary School or Troutville Elementary School. After that, they attend Read Mountain Middle School. Finally, older students go to Lord Botetourt High School, which is located right in Daleville.

Colleges and Universities

Virginia Western Community College has a campus in Daleville. It is called the Greenfield Education & Training Center. Here, students can learn skills like welding. They can also study heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration. Other colleges are also nearby in Hollins and Roanoke.

How Daleville Works

Daleville has important services to keep the community running.

Water and Sewer

The Western Virginia Water Authority manages the water and sewer systems for the community.

Safety Services

The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement. Fire protection comes from the Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department and Troutville Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency medical services are provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS.

Getting Around Daleville

There are several ways to travel to and from Daleville.

By Air

The closest airport with flights is the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.

By Road

Major roads connect Daleville to other places. These include I-81.svg Interstate 81 and US 220.svg U.S. Route 220 (also known as Roanoke Road).

By Train

A train line, the Norfolk Southern operated Cloverdale Branch, runs through Daleville. For passenger train service, the closest station is in Roanoke.

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