Goochland County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 26,410 #1,600 / 3,222
50th
Median Household Income $118,931 +58.3% #59 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 50.5 years +29.8% #200 / 3,222
94th
Median Home Value $500,600 +77.6% #139 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,614 +38.8% #181 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 5.1% -59.2% #52 / 3,222
98th

Demographics

Goochland County has a population of 26,410, making it the #1,600 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Goochland County is $118,931, ranking #59 out of 3,222 counties — 58.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.1% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.

Median Household Income
$118,931 +58.3% vs nat'l
Rank #59 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$67,746 +64.2% vs nat'l
Rank #31 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.1% −59.2% vs nat'l
Rank #52 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.6% −68.9% vs nat'l
Rank #200 of 3,222
94th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.8% +36.0% vs nat'l
Rank #155 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.7 min +18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #505 of 3,222
84th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Goochland County is $500,600 (+77.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,614/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.9%.

Median Home Value
$500,600 +77.6% vs nat'l
Rank #139 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,614 +38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #181 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.9% +31.9% vs nat'l
Rank #123 of 3,222
96th percentile
84.9% Homeownership

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Health

97.4% of residents in Goochland County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.

97.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4% +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #51 of 3,222
98th percentile

About Goochland County, Virginia

Goochland County, Virginia has a total population of 26,410, making it the 1,600th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Goochland County is 50.5 years, which is 29.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Goochland County is $118,931, which ranks #59 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 58.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.

The median home value in Goochland County is $500,600, 77.6% above the national median. Renters in Goochland County pay a median gross rent of $1,614 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Goochland County, 45.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.

Goochland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).

All data for Goochland 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.