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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Goochland County

Virginia · 16,863 residents · 282.029 sq mi
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Goochland County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,307. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $150,800. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,863
+19%since 1990
from 14,163 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.5
+13%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,307
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,239 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,105
+59%since 1990
from $18,312 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $461 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.2% in 1990
13.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(9,851)
Black29.8%(4,226)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(43)
Asian0.5%(74)
Diversity Score53.8%(7,623)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(12,194)
Black25.5%(4,298)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(144)
Asian0.4%(68)
Diversity Score50.1%(8,448)
Diversity Score
50
−7%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−27%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goochland County, Virginia?

Goochland County, Virginia has about 16,863 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Goochland County, Virginia earns about $56,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goochland County, Virginia expensive?

In Goochland County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $150,800, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Goochland County, Virginia?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Goochland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goochland County, Virginia?

About 6.9% of people in Goochland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goochland County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Goochland County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,700 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 4004Census Tract 4001.01Census Tract 4002Census Tract 4001.02Census Tract 4005Census Tract 4003
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 23238ZIP 23103ZIP 23063ZIP 23102ZIP 23153ZIP 23038ZIP 23065ZIP 23039ZIP 23129
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