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Goochland County, Virginia
Goochland County, Virginia. Goochland County had 29,187 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.0% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 51075.
Goochland County is one of the 17 counties of the Richmond, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,187
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,727 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,410
Median household income
$118,931
±$7,243 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$500,600
±$32,408 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,614
±$178 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Goochland County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,727 residents in Goochland County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,187 for July 1, 2025, up 18.0% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,410 over 282 square miles of land.
| Measure | Goochland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,410 | 8,705,170 | +3,545 |
| Households | 10,342±258 | 3,365,732 | +1,836 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.06 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,208±27 | 3,684,756 | +1,918 |
Goochland County's population since 2000
From 16,863 in 2000 to 29,187 in 2025: up 73.1%. 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 Goochland County?
Goochland County holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Goochland with 1,182 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| GoochlandGEOID 5131808 | 899 | not published |
|---|
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 Goochland County?
The median resident of Goochland County is 50.5 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.7%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Goochland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5±0.4 | 39.0 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 16.2%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6%±0.6 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.7%±0.6 pts | 18.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.5 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%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6%±1.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±1.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.8%±3.7 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.8%±2.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±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 Goochland County earn?
Half of Goochland County's 10,342 households earn less than $118,931 a year (±$7,243), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $115,678 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Goochland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,931±$7,243 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $169,175±$13,901 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $67,746±$5,765 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1%±1.5 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9%±3.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5%±1.8 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 Goochland County?
Owners occupy 84.9% of Goochland County's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $500,600 by its owner (±$32,408). The median renter pays $1,614 a month including utilities, and 29.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Goochland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $500,600±$32,408 | $383,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,614±$178 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.9%±11.7 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,196±$165 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9%±2.4 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,208±27 | 3,684,756 | +1,918 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.8%±2.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1%±1.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6%±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9%±1.6 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 Goochland County building?
Builders took permits for 314 new housing units across Goochland County in 2025 (314 single-family), 10.8 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 Goochland County get to work?
76.3% of Goochland County's workers drive alone and 19.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.7%.
| Measure | Goochland County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±2.1 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | −1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±3.7 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.7%±1.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.1%±3.5 pts | 18.3% | +12.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min±1.7 | 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 Goochland County's census tracts?
Goochland County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $88,036 (Tract 4003) to $177,019 (Tract 4001.01).
| Tract 4001.0151075400101 | 5,240±521 | $177,019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4001.0251075400102 | 4,748±478 | $139,650 |
| Tract 400251075400200 | 4,941±546 | $128,056 |
| Tract 400351075400300 | 938±72 | $88,036 |
| Tract 400451075400400 | 5,876±525 | $112,898 |
| Tract 400551075400500 | 4,667±435 | $93,565 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Goochland County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 2nd of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th of 133 |
| Median household income | 12th of 133 |
| Median home value | 11th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 126th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 133 |
| Median age | 12th 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 Goochland 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.