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Gloucester Courthouse

Virginia · 2,951 residents · 6.973 sq mi
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Gloucester Courthouse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,951
+30%since 2000
from 2,269 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
423 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
−3%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Gloucester Courthouse
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,329
+17%since 2000
from $20,749 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,100
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,959)
Black10.5%(238)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(26)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(613)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,452)
Black11.5%(338)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(63)
Asian1.3%(38)
Other0.6%(18)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,017)
Diversity Score
34
+28%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia?

Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia has about 2,951 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia?

The typical household in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia expensive?

In Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia, the median home is worth about $231,100, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia?

About 17.8% of people in Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloucester Courthouse, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 789 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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