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Gloucester County, Virginia
Gloucester County, Virginia. Gloucester County had 40,097 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 51073.
Gloucester County is one of the 18 counties of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,097
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,711 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,526
Median household income
$84,306
±$4,938 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$331,000
±$15,113 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,096
±$68 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Gloucester County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,711 residents in Gloucester County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,097 for July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,526 over 218 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gloucester County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,526 | 8,705,170 | +2,304 |
| Households | 15,274±400 | 3,365,732 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.07 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,309±34 | 3,684,756 | +738 |
Gloucester County's population since 2000
From 34,780 in 2000 to 40,097 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gloucester County?
Gloucester County holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Gloucester Point with 11,109 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gloucester Point | 10,587 | $74,001 |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Courthouse | 3,030 | $75,341 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gloucester County?
The median resident of Gloucester County is 44.8 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.1%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gloucester County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8±0.8 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% | 11.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.5%±0.8 pts | 58.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.3%±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±1.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.3 pts | 6.9% | −1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3%±2.8 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6%±1.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gloucester County earn?
Half of Gloucester County's 15,274 households earn less than $84,306 a year (±$4,938), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $86,809 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gloucester County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,306±$4,938 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,513±$5,378 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,316±$2,091 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2%±1.3 pts | 9.9% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | −7.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±2.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gloucester County?
Owners occupy 80.4% of Gloucester County's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $331,000 by its owner (±$15,113). The median renter pays $1,096 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gloucester County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $331,000±$15,113 | $383,700 | +$47,940 |
| Median gross rent | $1,096±$68 | $1,579 | −$238 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2%±7.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,771±$75 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4%±2.8 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,309±34 | 3,684,756 | +738 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5%±5.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7%±2.5 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gloucester County building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units across Gloucester County in 2025 (122 single-family), 3.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gloucester County get to work?
83.7% of Gloucester County's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Gloucester County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±1.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±2.5 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9%±2.0 pts | 18.3% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.8 min±1.9 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Gloucester County's census tracts?
Gloucester County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $65,811 (Tract 1003.01) to $113,214 (Tract 1002.01).
| Tract 1001.0151073100101 | 2,733±434 | $93,370 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1001.0251073100102 | 4,886±529 | $76,775 |
| Tract 1002.0151073100201 | 5,661±665 | $113,214 |
| Tract 1002.0251073100202 | 4,831±695 | $82,328 |
| Tract 1002.0351073100203 | 3,603±391 | $87,750 |
| Tract 1003.0151073100301 | 5,542±513 | $65,811 |
| Tract 1003.0251073100302 | 6,397±856 | $92,282 |
| Tract 100451073100400 | 1,409±203 | $88,125 |
| Tract 100551073100500 | 4,464±517 | $72,132 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gloucester County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 133 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 133 |
| Median home value | 44th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 125th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd of 133 |
| Median age | 50th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gloucester County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.