Goochland County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Goochland 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 Goochland County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Goochland County, Virginia. The estimated population of Goochland County, Virginia is 24,300 people, with a median age of 48.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,300
+3.53%
+9.72%
2020
23,472
+2.65%
-
2019
22,865
+1.7%
-
2018
22,482
+1.51%
-
2017
22,148
 - -

Population of Goochland 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
77.3%
77.6%
 -0.39%
Black/African American
15.2%
16.4%
 -7.32%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.1%
2.6%
 +19.23%
Asian
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.8%
 +38.89%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

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 Goochland 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 48.8 +0.41% 47.5 +1.71% 49.9 -0.2%
2020 48.6 +0.62% 46.7 +0.43% 50 +0.6%
2019 48.3 0% 46.5 -0.43% 49.7 +0.2%
2018 48.3 -0.21% 46.7 -0.43% 49.6 +0.81%
2017 48.4 - 46.9 - 49.2 -

The median age of Goochland 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 1,087 +4.49% 957 -14.27% 1,125 823
10 to 19 1,329 +21.36% 1,191 +22.21% 1,618 1,465
20 to 29 964 +17.83% 1,010 +4.03% 1,121 1,042
30 to 39 1,049 +25.76% 1,043 +15.75% 1,334 1,193
40 to 49 1,492 -8.42% 1,628 -4.28% 1,355 1,557
50 to 59 1,966 +7.89% 2,123 0.03% 2,120 2,114
60 to 69 1,565 +15.69% 1,780 +12.63% 1,802 2,013
70+ 1,445 +17.78% 1,519 +23.34% 1,713 1,905

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Goochland County, Virginia is $100,517.00.

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 Goochland County.

  • Under 25
    $67,581.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,927.00
  • 45 to 64
    $129,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $78,504.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Goochland 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 Goochland County, Virginia is currently $143,602.00.

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.

19.28% of households in Goochland 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 Goochland County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Goochland County is $57,064.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Goochland 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 Goochland 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
    22.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

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

The total population of Goochland County over the age of 16 is 20,575.

Of those people, a total of 57.10% 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 Goochland County is 55.30%.

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 1,306 39.00% 11.20%
20 to 24 years 947 78.60% 8.90%
25 to 29 years 1,216 77.50% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 1,193 72.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,631 73.90% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 3,520 84.20% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 2,329 72.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,944 59.50% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 3,513 21.00% 3.80%
75 years and over 1,976 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Goochland 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 16,371 57.60% 2.30%
Black or African American 3,235 50.80% 5.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 336 51.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 147 95.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 477 77.80% 17.80%
Hispanic or Latino 523 64.60% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,990 57.60% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Goochland 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 Goochland County is 11,381, with median earnings of $53,495.00.

Women in Goochland County, Virginia earning approximately 68.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,381 $53,495.00
Male 5,924 $64,739.00
Female 5,457 $44,054.00

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 1,801 $79,449.00
Business and Financial 825 $72,607.00
Computer and Mathematical 581 $107,054.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $77,202.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 186 $73,750.00
Community and Social Service 187 $59,141.00
Legal 225 $133,168.00
Educational and Library 669 $48,872.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 228 $67,778.00
Healthcare Practitioners 715 $62,656.00
Healthcare Support 264 $37,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $41,179.00
Law Enforcement 233 $26,056.00
Food Preparation and Serving 379 $18,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 386 $12,955.00
Personal Care and Service 250 $21,336.00
Sales 1,612 $51,615.00
Office and Administrative Support 955 $42,927.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $24,545.00
Construction and Extraction 417 $43,967.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 425 $66,625.00
Production 200 $34,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 254 $40,069.00

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 1,088 $99,545.00 713 $75,865.00
Business and Financial 385 $78,370.00 440 $64,943.00
Computer and Mathematical 464 $105,536.00 117 $125,787.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $77,202.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $24,688.00 165 $74,125.00
Community and Social Service 149 $63,555.00 38 $53,750.00
Legal 56 $215,875.00 169 $97,409.00
Educational and Library 101 $63,792.00 568 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 98 $42,750.00 130 $92,966.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $127,135.00 624 $54,075.00
Healthcare Support 83 $7,358.00 181 $38,385.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $41,571.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 101 $46,696.00 132 $16,225.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $28,712.00 201 $16,299.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 271 $16,806.00 115 $9,180.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 227 $22,167.00
Sales 932 $106,458.00 680 $25,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 231 $54,732.00 724 $39,638.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $24,545.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 417 $43,967.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 425 $66,625.00 0 $0.00
Production 138 $53,654.00 62 $22,115.00
Transportation and Material Moving 202 $41,875.00 52 $17,976.00

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 9,454 households in Goochland County, with an average household size of 2.46 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 6,951 families in Goochland County with an average family size of 2.89 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 6,070 316 565 2,503
Average Household Size 2.88 2.97 3.53 1.15
Total Families 6,070 316 565 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.7 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 6,951 families in Goochland County, 1.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Goochland 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 10,321 housing units in Goochland County, Virginia.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,454 91.60%
Vacant 867 8.40%

10.89% of the total 10,321 housing units in Goochland County are rental units. This is approximately 1,124 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,119 are occupied by the owner - or 78.66% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Goochland County is $1,286.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Goochland 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
    211
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    354
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    362
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    356
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    52
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Goochland County is $402,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    142
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    126
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    237
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    778
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,352
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,662
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,377
  • $1,000,000 or more
    445

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    563
  • 1940 to 1949
    99
  • 1950 to 1959
    431
  • 1960 to 1969
    712
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,160
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,318
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,629
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,482
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,916
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 Goochland County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    261
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,990
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,527
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,676

Commuting to Work

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

30.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Goochland 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
    143
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    655
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    684
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,308
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,555
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    658
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,317
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    761
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    471
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,380
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    383
  • 90 or more minutes
    237

Summary

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Places in Goochland County, Virginia

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