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Gloucester County

Virginia · 36,858 residents · 217.81 sq mi
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Gloucester County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,331. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,100. With a median age of 42.6, 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 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,858
+6%since 2000
from 34,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K32K35K38K40K1990201020202024Gloucester County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,331
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,421 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,395
+37%since 2000
from $19,990 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+64%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(29,805)
Black10.2%(3,562)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(560)
Asian0.7%(232)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.4%(9,890)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(31,584)
Black8.6%(3,152)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(935)
Asian0.8%(282)
Other1.9%(686)
Diversity Score31.1%(11,445)
Diversity Score
31
+9%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% 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
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester County, Virginia?

Gloucester County, Virginia has about 36,858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gloucester County, Virginia earns about $59,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloucester County, Virginia expensive?

In Gloucester County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $228,100, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Gloucester County, Virginia?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gloucester County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloucester County, Virginia?

About 9.3% of people in Gloucester County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloucester County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloucester County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,727 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 1003.02Census Tract 1002.01Census Tract 1003.01Census Tract 1001.02Census Tract 1002.02Census Tract 1005Census Tract 1002.03Census Tract 1001.01Census Tract 1004
3 ZIP codes
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