Time Zone: Gloucester County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Gloucester is the Seat for Gloucester County.
Gloucester County was founded in 1651.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Gloucester had a population of 39,184 people. This is an increase of 12.66% since the last Census (which gave a population of 34,780 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Gloucester represented 0.49% of the total population of Virginia, making it the state's 31st most populous county (out of 134 counties).
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% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 34,780 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Gloucester County Census Page for Gloucester County. .
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