Gloucester County Public RecordsVirginia

Gloucester County, VA, has 9 public schools, including Gloucester High School, serving about 5,000 students. Approximately 90% graduate high school, and 25% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The average public school rating is 6/10 (GreatSchools). The county offers career and technical education, advanced placement courses, and adult education programs. School safety measures include SROs and security technology. Student-teacher ratio averages 13:1, supporting academic achievement and safety.

As of 2023, Gloucester County, VA, has an employment rate of about 58.1%. The largest industries are Health Care & Social Assistance (21.5%), Retail Trade (11.6%), and Educational Services (9.8%). Most workers are employed in Office & Administrative Support, Management, and Sales occupations. About 84% of residents commute to work by car, with a mean travel time of 32 minutes; many commute to nearby cities like Newport News and Hampton. The county's workforce totals approximately 20,000 people, with local government and Riverside Health System among the top employers.

Gloucester County, VA, has a homeownership rate of about 76%, with median home values around $296,000 (2024). The median rent is approximately $1,250/month. Housing options include single-family homes, townhouses, and some apartments, mainly in neighborhoods like Gloucester Point, Hayes, and Ordinary. Property values have increased by roughly 4% over the past year. Property tax rates are about $0.62 per $100 assessed value. Neighborhoods vary from waterfront properties along the York River to more rural inland communities, offering a range of living environments for residents.

Gloucester County, VA, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to state and national averages. According to recent FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, the county saw a property crime rate of approximately 11.4 per 1,000 residents and a violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents in 2022. Local law enforcement emphasizes community policing and encourages public reporting, which contributes to a crime clearance rate exceeding 30%. Overall, Gloucester County is considered a safe community with proactive crime prevention measures in place.

Gloucester County, VA, had about 31,000 registered voters for the 2023 elections. Voters participate in local, state, and federal elections, with polling at 14 precinct locations. In 2020, 62.8% voted for the Republican presidential candidate, while 35.5% chose the Democrat. Key local issues include taxes, school funding, and land use. The Registrar’s office manages voter registration and elections. Gloucester typically leans Republican, but both parties maintain active committees. Early voting, absentee ballots, and in-person voting are available, supporting robust turnout and fair access for all eligible residents.

As of 2023, Gloucester County, VA has an estimated population of about 38,000. The median age is approximately 45 years, with 20% under 18 and 20% over 65. Females slightly outnumber males, comprising 51% of the population. Racially, the county is about 83% White, 10% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and 4% identifying as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up around 3%.