Gloucester County, Virginia Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. 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%.