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Goochland, VA
Census-designated place in Goochland County, Virginia.
Population
1,182
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
262
ZIP codes
0
Goochland and its ZIP codes
Goochland at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $485,700 (27% above Virginia).
Local data for Goochland, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goochland, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$485,700
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
51.4%
Median age
22.3
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (366), Irish Americans (103), Polish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goochland County. PPP loans are for Goochland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$128,787
18,926 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$130,571
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $11,320 per person
How people get to work
Goochland, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home27.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goochland, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
329
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
44.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goochland, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Goochland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PowhatanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 20.4 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8.6 |
| MineralTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.4 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| BrandermillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.2 |
| WoodlakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| Glen AllenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.8 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| LouisaTown | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goochland, VA in?
- Goochland is in Goochland County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Goochland, VA?
- About 1,182 people live in Goochland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goochland?
- Nearby places include Powhatan (11 mi), Columbia (15 mi), Short Pump (15 mi), Wyndham (16 mi), Innsbrook (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023