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Goochland County

Virginia · 24,727 residents · 282.029 sq mi
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Goochland County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,146. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $379,200. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,727
+47%since 2000
from 16,863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+22%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K17K20K24K28K1990201020202024Goochland County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,146
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,605
+81%since 2000
from $29,105 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,200
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(12,194)
Black25.5%(4,298)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(144)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.1%(8,448)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(19,081)
Black13.2%(3,252)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(862)
Asian2%(493)
Other3.3%(817)
Diversity Score46.7%(11,540)
Segregation Score19%(4,705)
Diversity Score
47
−7%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goochland County, Virginia?

Goochland County, Virginia has about 24,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goochland County, Virginia earns about $97,146 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 $379,200, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Goochland County, Virginia?

About 43.8% 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 4.4% 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 10,564 residents, a change of about 75 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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