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Goochland

Virginia · 899 residents · 4.508 sq mi
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Goochland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
Unchangedsince 2019
from 898 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 199 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−2%since 2019
from 43.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5317419511K1K201020202024Goochland
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,625
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$28,925
−42%since 2019
from $49,759 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services24%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration24%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
12.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(833)
Black7.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(151)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(736)
Black5.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(29)
Asian2.1%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(246)
Diversity Score
27
+63%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+18%since 2019
from 32.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+30.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 69.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
Female
63.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goochland, Virginia?

Goochland, Virginia has about 899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goochland, Virginia?

The typical household in Goochland, Virginia earns about $72,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Goochland, Virginia?

About 24.4% 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 0.6% of people in Goochland, Virginia 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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