Goochland: Demographics & People
Goochland's population stands at 1,182 people, in 305 households. Population shrank 9.2% from 1,301 (2022) to 1,182 (2024). Median age 22.3 years. (28.2y younger than Goochland County; 15.5y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 34% of the population. Population is 100% White (non-Hispanic). The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.00). 76% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,494 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 11% smoke.
- 3.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 24% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 84 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 9.2% from 1,301 (2022) to 1,182 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~1,076 (extrapolated at -4.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 944.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 24,727 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -9.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,301 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,182 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 1,182 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 944 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 22.3y is 16.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 34% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 22.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 34.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,182 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 403 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 247.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 397.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 135 |
| Population under 18 | 403 |
| Median age | 22.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,182 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.00 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 1,301 |
|---|---|
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 100.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 100.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 6.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 588 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 374 |
| Share born in this state | 49.7% |
| Share born in another state | 50.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 159 |
| From Europe | 148 |
Households & Family Composition
305 households. Averaging 4.4 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 76% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 278 families, 41% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 278 |
| Married couples with children | 113 |
| Single-parent households | 17 |
| Average household size | 4.38 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 401 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 122 |
| Family households | 232 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 76.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 305 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,494 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 29,590 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 26,096 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,494 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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.
| Residents with a disability | 18 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 1.9% |
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. 5 residents live in group quarters (0.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 5 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 075 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Goochland |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 4.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 2.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 6.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51075 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Goochland County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 492 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51075 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Goochland County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 74.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 67.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 44.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 23,753 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 34.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,182, shrinking, young community, high crime, heritage: Icelander/German |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,182 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Goochland County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade