Laymantown, Virginia facts for kids
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Laymantown, Virginia
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 Laymantown, Virginia
Location in Virginia
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| 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)
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| • Total | 1,867 |
| • Density | 566/sq mi (219.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
24175 (Troutville)
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| FIPS code | 51-44620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867593 |
Laymantown is a small community in Virginia, United States. It's located in Botetourt County. Laymantown is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,867 people lived there. You can find Laymantown along State Route 658. It's also part of the larger Roanoke area.
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About Laymantown's Location
Laymantown is found at these coordinates: 37°21′37″N 79°50′56″W / 37.360271°N 79.848828°W.
The community covers an area of about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Laymantown?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,034 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,979 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,867 | −5.7% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
The number of people living in Laymantown changes over time. In 2000, there were 2,034 people. By 2010, the population was 1,979. In 2020, it was 1,867 people.
People in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,867 people living in Laymantown. There were 766 homes or housing units. Most people in Laymantown were White (92.5%). About 2.0% were African American or Black. Other groups included Asian (1.1%) and American Indian (0.1%). Some people (3.9%) were from two or more races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
People in 2010
In 2010, 1,979 people lived in the community. There were 787 housing units. Most residents were White (96.4%). About 1.5% were African American. Other groups included Asian (0.7%) and Native American (0.2%). About 1.2% of people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 0.9% of the population.
Schools in Laymantown
Students in Laymantown go to schools run by Botetourt County Public Schools. Young people living here attend Colonial Elementary School. They then go to Read Mountain Middle School. Finally, they attend Lord Botetourt High School.
For college, the closest places are in Roanoke.
Community Services
Aqua Virginia provides water to the homes and businesses in Laymantown.
Getting Around Laymantown
Travel by Air
The closest airport with flights for travelers is the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
Major Roads
Several important roads pass near or through Laymantown:
U.S. Route 221
U.S. Route 460
Blue Ridge Parkway
Train Travel
If you want to travel by train, the nearest passenger train station is in Roanoke.
See also
In Spanish: Laymantown (Virginia) para niños
