Gloucester County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Virginia
The population of Gloucester County, Virginia is 39,228 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $83,689, the median home value is $289,200, and the median age is 44.6.
The population of Gloucester County has grown 8.7% since 2010 (36,942 → 40,154), a +0.60% annualized rate.
39,228
Population
+0.60%
Annual growth
180
People / sq mi
$83,689
Median Income
$289,200
Median Home Value
Gloucester County covers 218 sq mi of land at 180.1 people per square mile.
About Gloucester County, VA
The poverty rate is what most separates Gloucester County from the typical county: 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 39,228 residents, Gloucester County is a county in Virginia. It ranks #46 among counties in Virginia by population.
Households take in a median $83,689, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.8% — below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $289,200, with typical rent around $1,144.
Roughly 25.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
Gloucester County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gloucester County had a population of 36,942 in 2010 and 40,154 in 2024, a 8.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,154 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.60%.
40,154
Population (2024)
36,942
Population (2010)
40,154
Peak (2024)
0.60%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 36,942 |
| 2011 | 36,897 |
| 2012 | 36,849 |
| 2013 | 36,780 |
| 2014 | 37,038 |
| 2015 | 37,032 |
| 2016 | 37,121 |
| 2017 | 37,332 |
| 2018 | 37,398 |
| 2019 | 37,499 |
| 2020 | 38,724 |
| 2021 | 39,184 |
| 2022 | 39,546 |
| 2023 | 40,024 |
| 2024 | 40,154 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.6
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
20.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $83,689$-7,285 vs state |
| Mean household income | $103,122 |
| Per-capita income | $40,924 |
| Poverty rate | 3.8%-3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gloucester County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.4%
Carpool
85.6%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
34.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$289,200$-71,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,144
Median rent
79.8%
Homeownership rate
17,204
Total housing units
87.8%
Occupied
12.2%
Vacant
20.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.0%
With health insurance
94.6%
With broadband internet
35.7%
Foreign-born
13.4%
Veterans (18+)
17.2%
With a disability
97.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.2%
High School+
25.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gloucester County, Virginia has a population of 39,228 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 180 people per square mile.
The population of Gloucester County has grown 8.7% since 2010 (36,942 → 40,154), a +0.60% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gloucester County, Virginia is $83,689, with mean (average) household income of $103,122 and per-capita income of $40,924. 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gloucester County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.0%), Black or African American (8.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gloucester County, Virginia is 44.6 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Gloucester County is $289,200 and median monthly rent is $1,144. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,204 total housing units, 12.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gloucester County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Gloucester County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.