Cloverdale, Virginia facts for kids
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Cloverdale, Virginia
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 Cloverdale, Virginia
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Botetourt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,410 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (421/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
24019 (Roanoke)
24077 (Cloverdale) |
| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
| FIPS code | 51-17680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499276 |
Cloverdale is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,410 at the 2020 census. The community is located along State Route 654. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Cloverdale is located at 37°21′40″N 79°54′16″W / 37.36111°N 79.90444°W (37.361008, −79.904575) in Botetourt County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.1 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,986 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,119 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,410 | 9.3% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 3,410 people residing in the CDP. There were 1,439 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.6% White, 2.8% African American or Black, 0.6% American Indian, 1.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 5.0% from other races, and 5.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.9% of the population.
2010 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 3,119 people residing in the CDP. There were 1,336 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.9% White, 3.6% African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
Education
The CDP is served by Botetourt County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Cloverdale are zoned to attend either Cloverdale Elementary School or Greenfield Elementary School, Read Mountain Middle School, and Lord Botetourt High School.
Higher education institutions are located in Hollins and Roanoke.
Infrastructure
Public safety
Law enforcement is provided by the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office.
Fire protection is provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS and Troutville Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency medical services are provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS from the Read Mountain and Troutville fire stations. Previously, the Read Mountain Fire and Rescue Department provided fire protection and emergency medical services to portions of the community. The volunteer agency dissolved in 2024 due to lack of membership.
Transportation
Air
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the CDP.
Roads
Interstate 81
U.S. Route 11 (Lee Highway)
U.S. Route 220A (Cloverdale Road)
Virginia State Route 654 (Read Mountain Road)
Rail
The Norfolk Southern operated Cloverdale Branch and Roanoke Subdivision run through the CDP. The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.
Notable residents
Cloverdale is the birthplace of Charles Follis, who became the first African-American to play professional football when he signed with the Shelby Blues in 1904.
See also
In Spanish: Cloverdale (Virginia) para niños
