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Goochland

Virginia · 861 residents · 4.508 sq mi
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Goochland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,594. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $301,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% 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
861
−3%vs 2011
vs 888 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 197 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%vs 2011
vs 37.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5317419511K1K201020202024Goochland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,594
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,895 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$24,264
−22%vs 2011
vs $30,946 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.318 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $301,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−33.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.6%
−17.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+5%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(850)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(713)
Black9.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian2.1%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.7%(282)
Diversity Score
33
+219%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 26.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% 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
14.6%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
Female
56.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goochland, Virginia?

Goochland, Virginia has about 861 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goochland, Virginia?

The typical household in Goochland, Virginia earns about $68,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goochland, Virginia expensive?

In Goochland, Virginia, the median home is worth about $301,900.

How educated are people in Goochland, Virginia?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Goochland, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goochland, Virginia?

About 10.4% of people in Goochland, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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