Gloucester County, VA

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2023 Population

39,228

0.908% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

44.6

0.677% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.79%

8.91% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$83,689

0.0728% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$289,200

5.36% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

18,967

0.279% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Gloucester County, VA had a population of 39.2k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $83,689. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gloucester County, VA grew from 38,875 to 39,228, a 0.908% increase and its median household income declined from $83,750 to $83,689, a −0.0728% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gloucester County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.14%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.85%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%).

None of the households in Gloucester County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Gloucester County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gloucester County, VA are Rappahannock Community College (757 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Gloucester County, VA was $289,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Gloucester County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Gloucester County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Gloucester County, VA borders James City County, VA, King and Queen County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, and York County, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Gloucester County, VA is home to a population of 39.2k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.66% of Gloucester County, VA residents were born outside of the country (653 people).

In 2023, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.5k people) in Gloucester County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 984 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Gloucester County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Gloucester County, VA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gloucester County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gloucester County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.5k ± 297
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.19k ± 186
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
984 ± 212

4.04%

Hispanic Population

1.59k people

4.04% of the people in Gloucester County, VA are hispanic (1.59k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gloucester County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,827 ± 8,012 people
India
97,961 ± 7,641 people
Mexico
63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

Foreign-Born Population

1.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

653 people

1.69%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

656 people

As of 2023, 1.66% of Gloucester County, VA residents (653 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gloucester County, VA was 1.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gloucester County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
1,184 ± 341
Gulf War (2001-)
1,181 ± 250
Vietnam
941 ± 170

Gloucester County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gloucester County, VA employs 19k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Gloucester County, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,709 people), Retail Trade (2,275 people), and Manufacturing (1,989 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($88,631), Wholesale Trade ($82,679), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,625).

Employment

Occupations

19k

2023 Value

± 1,164

−0.279%

1 Year decline

± 8.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gloucester County, VA declined at a rate of −0.279%, from 19k employees to 19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gloucester County, VA, are Management Occupations (2,463 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,022 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,796 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gloucester County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

19k

2023 Value

± 1,164

−0.279%

1 Year decline

± 8.73%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gloucester County, VA declined at a rate of −0.279%, from 19k employees to 19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gloucester County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,709 people), Retail Trade (2,275 people), and Manufacturing (1,989 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gloucester County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Gloucester County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,576

Median earning men ± $5,077

$38,689

Median earning women ± $2,438

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($82,607), Public Administration ($78,671), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,969).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($87,593), Public Administration ($72,778), and Manufacturing ($72,552).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

116
Construction
69
Other Services (except Public Administration)
49
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$70.6k
Retail Trade
$59.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$34.2k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gloucester County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Gloucester County, VA awarded 757 degrees. The student population of Gloucester County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,058 male students and 1,709 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gloucester County, VA are White (508 and 67.4%), followed by Black or African American (140 and 18.6%), Two or More Races (38 and 5.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (33 and 4.38%).

The largest universities in Gloucester County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Rappahannock Community College (757 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gloucester County, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (251 and 33.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (181 and 23.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (95 and 12.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,767 students enrolled in Gloucester County, VA, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,729 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
82 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
57 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Gloucester County, VA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Gloucester County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rappahannock Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

757 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rappahannock Community College with 757 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 243 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gloucester County, VA, which is 0.473 times less than the 514 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 508 degrees mean that there were 3.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 140 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,758) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,420) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2023, 0.988% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.986% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Bachelors Degree (1.5M), and Some college (1.37M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gloucester County, VA was $289,200 in 2023, which is 0.953 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $274,500 to $289,200, a 5.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Gloucester County, VA is 79.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Gloucester County, VA have an average commute time of 34.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gloucester County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gloucester County, VA is $83,689. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gloucester County, VA was Census Tract 1002.01, Gloucester County, VA with a value of $100,408, followed by Census Tract 1004, Gloucester County, VA and Census Tract 1003.02, Gloucester County, VA, with respective values of $99,625 and $89,859.

In 2024, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.224%.

Housing

Property

$289,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,633

$12,064

Median Property Taxes

±$901

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gloucester County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gloucester County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.8% of the housing units in Gloucester County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gloucester County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1002.01, Gloucester County, VA
Census Tract 1004, Gloucester County, VA
Census Tract 1003.02, Gloucester County, VA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gloucester County, VA was Census Tract 1002.01, Gloucester County, VA with a value of $100,408, followed by Census Tract 1004, Gloucester County, VA and Census Tract 1003.02, Gloucester County, VA, with respective values of $99,625 and $89,859.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gloucester County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,689

Median Household Income

± $5,736

15.1k

Number of Households

± 1,035

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.1k households in Gloucester County, VA declined from $83,689 from the previous year's value of $83,750.

The following chart displays the households in Gloucester County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gloucester County, VA is from Virginia.

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Worked At Home (8.4%)
Carpooled (4.1%)

In 2023, 85.6% of workers in Gloucester County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.4%) and those who carpooled to work (4.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gloucester County, VA have a longer commute time (34.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Gloucester County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gloucester County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gloucester County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gloucester County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 10.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.224%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.79% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gloucester County, VA (2.62k out of 38.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gloucester County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 114 in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 38.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

96% of the population of Gloucester County, VA has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 8.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gloucester County, VA see 2,170 patients per year on average, which represents a 21.6% increase from the previous year (1,784 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2821 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 476 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,170 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gloucester County, VA

Primary care physicians in Gloucester County, VA see an average of 2,170 patients per year. This represents a 21.6% increase from the previous year (1,784 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gloucester County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

8.4%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gloucester County, VA declined by 19.1% from 4.95% to 4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gloucester County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.3 in Gloucester County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gloucester County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.1% in Gloucester County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gloucester County, VA.