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Gloucester

North Carolina · 495 residents · 1.436 sq mi
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Gloucester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has declined 6% since 2019. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
−6%since 2019
from 525 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
345 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 366 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
+26%since 2019
from 41.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
286394502609717201020202024Gloucester
2024385
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,357 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,477
−5%since 2019
from $19,379 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
6.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(469)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+27%since 2019
from 33.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
Female
50.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester, North Carolina?

Gloucester, North Carolina has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gloucester, North Carolina earns about $42,031 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 $120,000.

How educated are people in Gloucester, North Carolina?

About 23.8% 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 14.7% 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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