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Gloucester

North Carolina · 537 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Gloucester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,206. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $181,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
537
+52%vs 2011
vs 353 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
374 / sq mi
+52%vs 2011
vs 246 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
−16%vs 2011
vs 52.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
286394502609717201020202024Gloucester
2024385
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,206
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,542 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,879
−10%vs 2011
vs $20,886 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−21%vs 2011
vs 0.414 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $182,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−48.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−28.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
−21%vs 2011
vs 5.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(15)
Diversity Score
3
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.0 min
+87%vs 2011
vs 27.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+19.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−19.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
62.4%
+10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester, North Carolina?

Gloucester, North Carolina has about 537 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gloucester, North Carolina earns about $42,206 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 $181,700.

How educated are people in Gloucester, North Carolina?

About 8.1% 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 6.3% of people in Gloucester, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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