Gloucester County, VA

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2024 Population

39,526

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

44.8

0.448% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.17%

23.9% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$84,306

0.737% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$331,000

14.5% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

18,382

3.08% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Gloucester County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Gloucester County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gloucester County, VA are Rappahannock Community College (817 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Gloucester County, VA was $331,000, and the homeownership rate was 80.4%.

Most people in Gloucester County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Gloucester County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Gloucester County, VA borders James City County, VA, King and Queen County, VA, Mathews County, VA, Middlesex County, VA, and York County, VA.

United States Virginia Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC

Population & Diversity

Gloucester County, VA is home to a population of 39.5k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.12% of Gloucester County, VA residents were born outside of the country (836 people).

In 2024, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.6k people) in Gloucester County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.3% of Gloucester County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gloucester County, VA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gloucester County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gloucester County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
32.6k ± 297
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.22k ± 231
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1k ± 259

4.25%

Hispanic Population

1.68k people

4.25% of the people in Gloucester County, VA are hispanic (1.68k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gloucester County, VA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.12%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

836 people

1.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

653 people

As of 2024, 2.12% of Gloucester County, VA residents (836 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gloucester County, VA was 1.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gloucester County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,626 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
1,137 ± 343
Vietnam
849 ± 210

Gloucester County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gloucester County, VA.

Health

95.1% of the population of Gloucester County, VA has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 9.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gloucester County, VA see 2,170 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,170 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2821 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 450 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,170 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gloucester County, VA

Primary care physicians in Gloucester County, VA see an average of 2,170 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,170 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gloucester County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.9%

Uninsured

39.9%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

15.7%

Non-Group

9.56%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gloucester County, VA grew by 22.5% from 4% to 4.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gloucester County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.72 in Gloucester County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gloucester County, VA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.6% in Gloucester County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gloucester County, VA.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8% in Gloucester County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Gloucester County, VA.

Economy

The economy of Gloucester County, VA employs 18.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gloucester County, VA were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,605 people), Retail Trade (2,219 people), and Manufacturing (1,933 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($86,563), Wholesale Trade ($85,602), and Public Administration ($81,078).

Employment

Occupations

18.4k

2024 Value

± 1,167

−3.08%

1 Year decline

± 9.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gloucester County, VA declined at a rate of −3.08%, from 19k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gloucester County, VA, are Management Occupations (2,452 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,899 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,795 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gloucester County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

18.4k

2024 Value

± 1,167

−3.08%

1 Year decline

± 9.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gloucester County, VA declined at a rate of −3.08%, from 19k employees to 18.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gloucester County, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,605 people), Retail Trade (2,219 people), and Manufacturing (1,933 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gloucester County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Gloucester County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,812

Median earning men ± $6,667

$38,925

Median earning women ± $1,913

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($82,091), Wholesale Trade ($74,904), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($153,672), Construction ($77,734), and Manufacturing ($60,439).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

116
Construction
69
Other Services (except Public Administration)
49
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$70.6k
Retail Trade
$59.9k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$34.2k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gloucester County, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Gloucester County, VA awarded 817 degrees. The student population of Gloucester County, VA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,140 male students and 1,822 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gloucester County, VA are White (519 and 63.8%), Black or African American (128 and 15.7%), Two or More Races (51 and 6.27%), and Hispanic or Latino (44 and 5.41%).

The largest universities in Gloucester County, VA by number of degrees awarded are Rappahannock Community College (817 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gloucester County, VA are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (215 and 26.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (200 and 24.5%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (132 and 16.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 2,962 students enrolled in Gloucester County, VA, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,824 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
106 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
61 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Gloucester County, VA was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Gloucester County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rappahannock Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

817 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rappahannock Community College with 817 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gloucester County, VA, which is 0.467 times less than the 557 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 519 degrees mean that there were 4.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 128 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,902) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gloucester County, VA was $331,000 in 2024, which is 0.995 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $289,200 to $331,000, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Gloucester County, VA is 80.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Gloucester County, VA have an average commute time of 34.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gloucester County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 9.38% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.03%.

Housing

Property

$331,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,113

$12,278

Median Property Taxes

±$872

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gloucester County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gloucester County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.4%

Homeownership

2024

68.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 80.4% of the housing units in Gloucester County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gloucester County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,306

Median Household Income

± $4,938

15.3k

Number of Households

± 1,007

In 2024, the median household income of the 15.3k households in Gloucester County, VA grew to $84,306 from the previous year's value of $83,689.

The following chart displays the households in Gloucester County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (3.82%)

In 2024, 83.7% of workers in Gloucester County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (3.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gloucester County, VA have a longer commute time (34.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.92% of the workforce in Gloucester County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gloucester County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gloucester County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gloucester County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 9.38% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.03%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gloucester County, VA (2.01k out of 38.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gloucester County, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 11% of the children was living in poverty in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 114 in Gloucester County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 38.9% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.