Population 26,410 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Goochland County
Household size in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Goochland County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.35, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.5 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.8 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.8, Goochland County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 47.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only ten are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Goochland County: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Virginia counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only four of 133.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Goochland County
Renters in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Goochland County is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Goochland County: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. Vacancy has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Goochland County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west. Only two of Virginia's 133 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,085 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $913 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,214 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,483 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$398 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Goochland County runs $1,483 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $398 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Goochland County
Bachelor's degrees in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.5% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.4% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.6% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Goochland County than nationally: 45.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only 12 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Goochland County: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points, as it has nationally. Few Virginia counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only three of 133.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Goochland County
| Period | Goochland County | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Goochland County has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Virginia's 133 counties, only three have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Goochland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goochland County | 2.51 | 49.8 | 4.9% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 1998 | $1,483 | 45.6% | 95.4% | 1.6% |
| Henrico County | 2.49 | 41.1 | 11.8% | 35.5% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,697 | 47.1% | 93.4% | 3.8% |
| Hanover County | 2.63 | 43.4 | 8.5% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 1990 | $1,773 | 42.8% | 94.3% | 2.6% |
| Fluvanna County | 2.65 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 1994 | $1,517 | 37.5% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| King William County | 2.54 | 40.4 | 11.5% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 1993 | $1,128 | 23.0% | 93.5% | 2.2% |
| King and Queen County | 2.25 | 49.8 | 10.0% | 24.3% | 14.2% | 1989 | $1,010 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 5.5% |
| Nelson County | 2.40 | 49.2 | 5.7% | 20.3% | 25.6% | 1984 | $919 | 36.2% | 90.4% | 3.0% |
| Middlesex County | 2.19 | 53.6 | 7.3% | 12.6% | 30.5% | 1983 | $1,038 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 3.2% |
| Lancaster County | 1.97 | 57.6 | 7.5% | 18.5% | 21.4% | 1982 | $1,020 | 40.4% | 86.2% | 8.0% |
| Northumberland County | 2.21 | 56.0 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 35.7% | 1987 | $917 | 32.9% | 89.0% | 3.9% |
| Buena Vista City | 2.37 | 40.2 | 16.1% | 43.5% | 14.9% | 1971 | $1,487 | 23.6% | 88.4% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Wayne County, MS · Hickman County, TN · Henry County, TN · Henry County, OH · Wayne County, GA · Henderson County, TN · Wayne County, IL · Haywood County, TN · Harvey County, KS · Hart County, KY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Goochland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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