Goochland: Economy & Jobs
$-666,666,666 is the median household income in Goochland, with homes at a median value of $485,700. The surrounding county supports 18,663 jobs (avg $118,433).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Virginia median ($92,968). Poverty rate 3.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $13,870 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,389,042 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $172,245 (vs Virginia $92,983) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $135,255 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Virginia $92,968) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 27% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 27.1% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 18,663 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,210,303,507 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $118,433 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,981,130 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 22 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 7,648 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 347.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Grain, Milk, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 736 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 22,123 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 3,440,292 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 12 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 17 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (2)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Food Lion 2600 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 5 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GOOCHLAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $232,737,953 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,412.30 (vs Virginia $14,580) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 24,727 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 67.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 5.5% |
| Pct Walked | 27.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 22.3 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 27.5% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12