Gloucester County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Gloucester County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Gloucester County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Gloucester County, Virginia. The estimated population of Gloucester County, Virginia is 38,586 people, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look at the total population in Gloucester County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,586
+3.28%
+4.19%
2020
37,362
+0.38%
-
2019
37,222
+0.16%
-
2018
37,161
+0.34%
-
2017
37,035
 - -

Population of Gloucester County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83.6%
85.1%
 -1.76%
Black/African American
8.5%
8.2%
 +3.66%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
3.3%
 +18.18%
Asian
0.7%
0.5%
 +40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.6%
 +15.38%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Gloucester County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 -0.89% 43.3 -1.81% 46 -0.43%
2020 44.9 0% 44.1 +0.23% 46.2 +0.65%
2019 44.9 +0.45% 44 +0.92% 45.9 +0.66%
2018 44.7 +0.22% 43.6 +0.46% 45.6 +0.22%
2017 44.6 - 43.4 - 45.5 -

The median age of Gloucester County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,756 +13.88% 1,980 +6.86% 1,995 2,112
10 to 19 2,348 +2.48% 2,095 -3.35% 2,395 1,998
20 to 29 2,078 +0.98% 2,045 -4.05% 2,090 1,952
30 to 39 2,093 +18.01% 2,001 +13.33% 2,483 2,276
40 to 49 2,339 -4.89% 2,521 -10.92% 2,225 2,249
50 to 59 3,264 -9.63% 3,276 -0.78% 2,958 3,242
60 to 69 2,448 +12.67% 2,542 +14.21% 2,768 2,891
70+ 1,952 +11.97% 2,297 +19.59% 2,190 2,762

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Gloucester County, Virginia is $77,733.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Gloucester County.

  • Under 25
    $32,337.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,840.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,542.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,071.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Gloucester County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Gloucester County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Gloucester County, Virginia is currently $91,499.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.13% of households in Gloucester County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Gloucester County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.47%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.37%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Gloucester County is $36,361.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Gloucester County by the total population of Gloucester County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Gloucester County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Gloucester County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Gloucester County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Gloucester County over the age of 16 is 31,592.

Of those people, a total of 62.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Gloucester County is 59.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,506 38.40% 10.00%
20 to 24 years 1,865 78.30% 1.40%
25 to 29 years 2,177 88.50% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 2,370 82.60% 0.50%
35 to 44 years 4,622 82.70% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 5,078 73.30% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 3,363 78.40% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 3,178 67.90% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 4,537 28.40% 3.60%
75 years and over 2,896 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Gloucester County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 27,186 62.30% 3.30%
Black or African American 2,676 57.40% 2.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 222 52.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 285 62.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,209 75.80% 7.30%
Hispanic or Latino 967 72.40% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,714 62.40% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Gloucester County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Gloucester County is 18,643, with median earnings of $40,973.00.

Women in Gloucester County, Virginia earning approximately 67.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,643 $40,973.00
Male 10,076 $50,235.00
Female 8,567 $34,091.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,265 $67,556.00
Business and Financial 772 $69,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 383 $82,404.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $77,037.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 110 $51,550.00
Community and Social Service 246 $44,091.00
Legal 112 $19,688.00
Educational and Library 909 $47,373.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 257 $54,110.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,150 $48,152.00
Healthcare Support 404 $23,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 257 $31,211.00
Law Enforcement 355 $68,072.00
Food Preparation and Serving 981 $20,838.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 628 $22,318.00
Personal Care and Service 610 $16,059.00
Sales 1,919 $37,744.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,925 $33,502.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 139 $12,303.00
Construction and Extraction 1,343 $43,287.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 943 $55,193.00
Production 1,325 $55,673.00
Transportation and Material Moving 767 $27,813.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,013 $80,417.00 1,252 $55,256.00
Business and Financial 298 $72,750.00 474 $51,038.00
Computer and Mathematical 241 $87,125.00 142 $77,679.00
Architecture and Engineering 206 $76,574.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 67 $0.00 43 $14,740.00
Community and Social Service 89 $82,550.00 157 $42,083.00
Legal 5 $0.00 107 $19,590.00
Educational and Library 291 $48,893.00 618 $46,441.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 153 $65,273.00 104 $22,273.00
Healthcare Practitioners 130 $63,269.00 1,020 $40,750.00
Healthcare Support 45 $0.00 359 $24,021.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 257 $31,211.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 307 $68,298.00 48 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 490 $12,099.00 491 $22,774.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 489 $24,183.00 139 $9,875.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $16,810.00 512 $15,333.00
Sales 1,065 $49,572.00 854 $33,155.00
Office and Administrative Support 280 $43,214.00 1,645 $33,467.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 122 $13,269.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,335 $43,657.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 899 $55,760.00 44 $0.00
Production 1,197 $60,893.00 128 $9,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 575 $34,726.00 192 $10,455.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,882 households in Gloucester County, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,199 families in Gloucester County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,121 630 1,448 4,683
Average Household Size 3.19 2.92 3.41 1.22
Total Families 8,121 630 1,448 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.57 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 10,199 families in Gloucester County, 5.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Gloucester County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,952 housing units in Gloucester County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,882 87.79%
Vacant 2,070 12.21%

16.81% of the total 16,952 housing units in Gloucester County are rental units. This is approximately 2,849 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,865 are occupied by the owner - or 69.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Gloucester County is $1,022.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Gloucester County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    168
  • Less than $500
    110
  • $500 to $999
    1,268
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    984
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    306
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    181
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Gloucester County is $242,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Gloucester County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    566
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    255
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    841
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,999
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,416
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,859
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    722
  • $1,000,000 or more
    207

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Gloucester County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Gloucester County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,012
  • 1940 to 1949
    505
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,036
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,247
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,328
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,895
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,622
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,952
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,348
  • 2014 or later
    7

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Gloucester County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    428
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,057
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,739
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,658

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Gloucester County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Gloucester County that commute to work in a particular way.

35 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Gloucester County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    336
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,239
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,734
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,546
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,323
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    875
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,414
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    574
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,264
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,165
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,493
  • 90 or more minutes
    549

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Gloucester County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Gloucester County, Virginia

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