Gloucester Point, VA

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    2024 Population
    11,109
    US Senator
    Mark Warner
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Tim Kaine
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.4
    1.22% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.53%
    18.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,001
    3.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $320,700
    11.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,831
    2.23% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Gloucester Point, 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.

    99.2% of the residents in Gloucester Point, VA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Gloucester Point, VA are Dominion School of Hair Design (14 degrees awarded in 2017).

    In 2024, the median property value in Gloucester Point, VA was $320,700, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

    Most people in Gloucester Point, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Gloucester Point, VA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesVirginiaGloucester County, VAVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NCMiddle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VAJames City, York Counties, Williamsburg & Poquoson Cities PUMA, VA

    Population & Diversity

    Gloucester Point, VA is home to a population of 11.1k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.24% of Gloucester Point, VA residents were born outside of the country (249 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.32k people) in Gloucester Point, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 477 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Gloucester Point, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gloucester Point, VA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gloucester Point, VA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.32k ± 935
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.48k ± 327
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      477 ± 250
    6.17%
    Hispanic Population
    685 people

    In 2024, there were 5.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.32k people) in Gloucester Point, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 477 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.17% of the people in Gloucester Point, VA are hispanic (685 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      108,778 ± 8,047 people
    2. India
      98,440 ± 7,659 people
    3. Mexico
      58,677 ± 5,927 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,778 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,440 and Mexico with 58,677.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.24%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    249 people
    2.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    257 people

    As of 2024, 2.24% of Gloucester Point, VA residents (249 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gloucester Point, VA was 2.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      484 ± 222
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      351 ± 172
    3. Vietnam
      200 ± 99

    Gloucester Point, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95% of the population of Gloucester Point, VA has health coverage, with 33.5% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 13.5% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,341 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 379 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.95%
    Uninsured
    33.5%
    Employer Coverage
    15.3%
    Medicaid
    16.5%
    Medicare
    16.2%
    Non-Group
    13.5%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gloucester Point, VA grew by 17.5% from 4.22% to 4.95%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Gloucester Point, VA employs 4.83k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gloucester Point, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (777 people), Retail Trade (755 people), and Manufacturing (636 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($107,774), Public Administration ($80,938), and Wholesale Trade ($74,087).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.83k
    2024 Value
    ± 667
    −2.23%
    1 Year decline
    ± 19.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gloucester Point, VA declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 4.94k employees to 4.83k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gloucester Point, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (663 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (637 people), and Management Occupations (504 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gloucester Point, VA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.83k
    2024 Value
    ± 667
    −2.23%
    1 Year decline
    ± 19.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gloucester Point, VA declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 4.94k employees to 4.83k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gloucester Point, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (777 people), Retail Trade (755 people), and Manufacturing (636 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gloucester Point, VA, though some of these residents may live in Gloucester Point, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,522
    Median earning men ± $10,267
    $38,556
    Median earning women ± $4,173

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($103,667), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,144), and Wholesale Trade ($73,798).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,773), Manufacturing ($87,703), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Virginia

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    Mark Warner
    Senator from Virginia2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Tim Kaine
    Senator from Virginia1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2017, universities in Gloucester Point, VA awarded 14 degrees. The student population of Gloucester Point, VA in 2017 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 17 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Gloucester Point, VA are White (10 and 71.4%) and Black or African American (4 and 28.6%).

    The largest universities in Gloucester Point, VA by number of degrees awarded are Dominion School of Hair Design (14 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Gloucester Point, VA are General Cosmetology (13 and 92.9%) and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (1 and 7.14%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2017 there were 17 students enrolled in Gloucester Point, VA, 0% men and 100% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    General Cosmetology
    Most Common
    13 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Gloucester Point, VA was General Cosmetology with 13 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Gloucester Point, VA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Dominion School of Hair Design
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    14 degrees awarded

    In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dominion School of Hair Design with 14 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2017, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gloucester Point, VA, which is 0.0769 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10 degrees mean that there were 2.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Gloucester Point, VA was $320,700 in 2024, which is 0.964 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $286,500 to $320,700, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Gloucester Point, VA is 67%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Gloucester Point, VA have an average commute time of 35.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gloucester Point, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $320,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,470
    $2,932
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$426

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    Rent vs Own

    67%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67% of the housing units in Gloucester Point, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,001
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,256
    4.38k
    Number of Households
    ± 599

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.38k households in Gloucester Point, VA grew to $74,001 from the previous year's value of $71,589.

    The following chart displays the households in Gloucester Point, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Gloucester Point, VA is from Virginia.
    0.47
    2024 Wage GINI in Virginia
    0.472
    2023 Wage GINI in Virginia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.1%)
    3. Carpooled (3.06%)

    In 2024, 85.9% of workers in Gloucester Point, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (3.06%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    35.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Gloucester Point, VA have a longer commute time (35.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.63% of the workforce in Gloucester Point, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.53% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gloucester Point, VA (836 out of 11.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gloucester Point, VA is White, followed by Black and Other.

    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.

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