Goochland, VA

Census Place

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2023 Population
1,301
36.5% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mark Warner
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tim Kaine
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
18.8
42.3% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
0.307%
41.4% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Property Value
$494,100
25% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
553
23.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Goochland, VA had a population of 1.3k people with a median age of 18.8 and a median household income of $N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Goochland, VA grew from 953 to 1,301, a 36.5% increase and its median household income declined from $83,125 to $N/A, a −100% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Goochland, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (100%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Goochland, 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.

100% of the residents in Goochland, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Goochland, VA was $494,100, and the homeownership rate was 91.2%.

Most people in Goochland, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Goochland, VA was 5 cars per household.

United StatesVirginiaGoochland County, VARichmond, VAGoochland, Powhatan & Western Hanover Counties PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

Goochland, VA is home to a population of 1.3k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.2% of Goochland, VA residents were born outside of the country (146 people).

In 2023, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.3k people) in Goochland, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
98.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Goochland, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Goochland, VA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Goochland, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.3k ± 362
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 13
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    0 ± 13

In 2023, there were NaNy times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.3k people) in Goochland, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,827 ± 8,012 people
  2. India
    97,961 ± 7,641 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
146 people
16.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
159 people

As of 2023, 11.2% of Goochland, VA residents (146 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 Goochland, VA was 16.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    52 ± 55
  2. Vietnam
    4 ± 20
  3. Korea
    0 ± 18

Goochland, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Goochland, VA employs 553 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Goochland, VA were Educational Services (138 people), Finance & Insurance (105 people), and Wholesale Trade (82 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($213,379), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($14,236), and Educational Services ($11,917).

Employment

Occupations

553
2023 Value
± 224
23.2%
1 Year growth
± 48.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Goochland, VA grew at a rate of 23.2%, from 449 employees to 553 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Goochland, VA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (120 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (105 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (90 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Goochland, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

553
2023 Value
± 224
23.2%
1 Year growth
± 48.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Goochland, VA grew at a rate of 23.2%, from 449 employees to 553 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Goochland, VA, are Educational Services (138 people), Finance & Insurance (105 people), and Wholesale Trade (82 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Goochland, VA, though some of these residents may live in Goochland, 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

$212,813
Median earning men ± $123,211
$38,425
Median earning women ± $26,971

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($214,004), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($13,056), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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

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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.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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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.

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Educational Attainment

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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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Goochland, VA was $494,100 in 2023, which is 1.63 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $395,200 to $494,100, a 25% increase. The homeownership rate in Goochland, VA is 91.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Goochland, VA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Goochland, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$494,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$204,446
$270
Median Property Taxes
±$134

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 Goochland, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

91.2%
Homeownership
2023
62%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 91.2% of the housing units in Goochland, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$N/A
Median Household Income
± $N/A
296
Number of Households
± 122

In 2023, the median household income of the 296 households in Goochland, VA declined from $N/A from the previous year's value of $83,125.

The following chart displays the households in Goochland, 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 Goochland, 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.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (68%)
  2. Worked At Home (32%)
  3. Carpooled (0%)

In 2023, 68% of workers in Goochland, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (32%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

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

26.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Goochland, VA have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Goochland, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

5 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Goochland, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Goochland, VA have 5 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0.307% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Goochland, VA (4 out of 1.3k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Goochland, VA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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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Health

99.8% of the population of Goochland, VA has health coverage, with 83.4% on employee plans, 1.08% on Medicaid, 2.38% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Virginia see 1,341 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.28% increase from the previous year (1,324 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 411 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.3% were men and 60.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 52.4% under 18 years, 6.61% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 4.61% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.3% were men and 60.7% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

0.231%
Uninsured
83.4%
Employer Coverage
1.08%
Medicaid
2.38%
Medicare
10.8%
Non-Group
2.08%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Goochland, VA declined by 63.4% from 0.63% to 0.231%.

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