The 2000 Census showed that Gloucester County had a population of 34,780 people. This represented 0.49% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 31st most populous county (out of 134 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Gloucester had a population of 39,184 people. This is an increase of 12.66% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 36,858 | +5.97% | -5.94% since 2009 |
2009 | 39,184 | +12.66% | +1.27% since 2008 |
2008 | 38,693 | +11.25% | +1.14% since 2007 |
2007 | 38,257 | +10% | +1.43% since 2006 |
2006 | 37,717 | +8.44% | +1.13% since 2005 |
2005 | 37,295 | +7.23% | +1.47% since 2004 |
2004 | 36,754 | +5.68% | +1.23% since 2003 |
2003 | 36,306 | +4.39% | +1.82% since 2002 |
2002 | 35,656 | +2.52% | +1.38% since 2001 |
2001 | 35,171 | +1.12% | +1.12% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 34,780 | The Last Census |
Gloucester County had 14,494 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Gloucester County has a total area<3> of 288 square miles [745 km²]. Of this total, 216.6 square miles [561 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (24.79%) being water (71.4 square miles [184.9 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Gloucester County had a population density of 160.6 people per square mile [62 people/km²], making it the state's 14th most densely populated county (out of 134 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Gloucester County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Gloucester and the state of Virginia. Click here for the Gloucester County QuickFact (QF-51073).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Gloucester County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The Chesapeake Bay lies to the east.
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