Gloucester County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Gloucester County, Virginia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Gloucester County, Virginia has a population of 39,228, the 46th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $83,689 and the median home value is $289,200. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

Gloucester County Quick Facts

Population 39,228

Median Household Income $83,689

Median Home Value $289,200

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 44.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%

High School Graduation 91.2%

Cities/Places 2

Population 39,228 46th of 133

Median Income $83,689 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment 3.3%

Median Household Income

Gloucester

$83,689

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Gloucester

$289,200

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.2%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 33.0%

$100K+ 39.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

2.2%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.6%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

10.4%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

62.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.8%

Renter 20.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

28.9%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gloucester County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gloucester Point	11,159	$71,589	9.2%	$286,500
Gloucester Courthouse	3,509	$88,493	7.5%	$342,000

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Population Overview

Gloucester County is located in Virginia with a total population of 39,228. It is the 46th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gloucester County is 44.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gloucester County is $83,689. This is 8% lower than the state median of $90,974. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $289,200. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gloucester County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gloucester County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gloucester County, Virginia?

Gloucester County has a population of 39,228, making it the 46th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Gloucester County?

The median household income in Gloucester County is $83,689 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Gloucester County, Virginia?

Gloucester County contains 2 Census-designated places.