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Gloucester

North Carolina · 385 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Gloucester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,667. Population has fallen 25% since 2023, a loss of 129 residents. Median home value is $353,800. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
385
−25%since 2023
from 514 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
−25%since 2023
from 358 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
+30%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
286394502609717201020202024Gloucester
2024385
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,667
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,470
+33%since 2023
from $32,683 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+5%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction30.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $277,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.5
+54%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(23)
Diversity Score14.3%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(27)
Diversity Score18.1%(70)
Diversity Score
18
+26%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 35.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
60.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester, North Carolina?

Gloucester, North Carolina has about 385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gloucester, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gloucester, North Carolina earns about $64,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloucester, North Carolina expensive?

In Gloucester, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $353,800.

How educated are people in Gloucester, North Carolina?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gloucester, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloucester, North Carolina?

About 3.6% of people in Gloucester, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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