Gloucester County: Demographics & People
Gloucester County's population stands at 39,526 people, in 15,274 households. Median age 44.8 years. (7.0y older than Virginia). Population is 8% Black and 4% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 789 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 69 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 39,526; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 39,526 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 13,617 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 44.8y is 5.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 39,526 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 7,876 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 7,033.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 16,350.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 8,267 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 17.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 41.4% |
| Median age | 44.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 39,526 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 39,526 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 32,841 |
| Black residents | 3,215 |
| Asian residents | 328 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 72 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 304 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 2,766 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,680 |
| Diversity Index | 29.8% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 8.1% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.2% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 14.0% are foreign-born — near the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 39,526 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 38,690 |
| Residents born in this state | 23,483 |
| Residents born in another state | 14,435 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 5,527 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 2,201 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 772 |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
15,274 households.
| Family households | 10,571 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 15,274 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 789 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 38,457 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 37,668 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 789 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 38,760 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 6,871 |
| Pct With Disability | 17.7% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 307 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 39,304 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 35,672 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 1,614 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,242 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 707 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 69 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 3,632 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 9.2% |
| Pct White | 83.1% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29