Gloucester County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,526 | — | #1,223 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,306 | +12.2% | #443 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #779 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $331,000 | +17.4% | #488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,096 | -5.8% | #735 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | -59.0% | #55 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gloucester County has a population of 39,526, making it the #1,223 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gloucester County is $84,306, ranking #443 out of 3,222 counties — 12.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Gloucester County is $331,000 (+17.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,096/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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95.1% of residents in Gloucester County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Gloucester County, Virginia
Gloucester County, Virginia has a total population of 39,526, making it the 1,223rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gloucester County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gloucester County is $84,306, which ranks #443 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Gloucester County is $331,000, 17.4% above the national median. Renters in Gloucester County pay a median gross rent of $1,096 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gloucester County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.9 min.
Gloucester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Gloucester County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.