Goochland County, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 69th-largest in Virginia
The population of Goochland County, Virginia is 25,613 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $118,695, the median home value is $483,700, and the median age is 49.4.
The population of Goochland County has grown 28.8% since 2010 (21,906 → 28,223), a +1.83% annualized rate.
25,613
Population
+1.83%
Annual growth
91
People / sq mi
$118,695
Median Income
$483,700
Median Home Value
Goochland County covers 282 sq mi of land at 90.8 people per square mile.
About Goochland County, VA
The poverty rate is what most separates Goochland County from the typical county: 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 25,613 residents, Goochland County is a county in Virginia.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $118,695, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 2.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $483,700, with typical rent around $1,567.
Goochland County is among the best-educated US counties: 47.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 18.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Goochland County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Goochland County had a population of 21,906 in 2010 and 28,223 in 2024, a 28.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,223 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.84%.
28,223
Population (2024)
21,906
Population (2010)
28,223
Peak (2024)
1.84%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,906 |
| 2011 | 21,537 |
| 2012 | 21,438 |
| 2013 | 21,732 |
| 2014 | 22,020 |
| 2015 | 22,344 |
| 2016 | 22,665 |
| 2017 | 22,893 |
| 2018 | 23,423 |
| 2019 | 23,949 |
| 2020 | 24,873 |
| 2021 | 25,556 |
| 2022 | 26,184 |
| 2023 | 27,216 |
| 2024 | 28,223 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.0% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.4
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
23.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $118,695+$27,721 vs state |
| Mean household income | $172,374 |
| Per-capita income | $68,258 |
| Poverty rate | 2.7%-4.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Goochland County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.3%
Carpool
76.9%
Public transit
18.3%
Work from home
30.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$483,700+$123,000 vs state
Median home value
$1,567
Median rent
86.3%
Homeownership rate
10,913
Total housing units
91.8%
Occupied
8.2%
Vacant
13.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
97.6%
With health insurance
96.4%
With broadband internet
34.5%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans (18+)
11.4%
With a disability
94.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.0%
High School+
47.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Goochland County, Virginia has a population of 25,613 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 91 people per square mile.
The population of Goochland County has grown 28.8% since 2010 (21,906 → 28,223), a +1.83% annualized rate.
The median household income in Goochland County, Virginia is $118,695, with mean (average) household income of $172,374 and per-capita income of $68,258. 2.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Goochland County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.0%), Black or African American (14.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Goochland County, Virginia is 49.4 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Goochland County is $483,700 and median monthly rent is $1,567. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,913 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Goochland County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Goochland 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.