Gloucester County, Virginia

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Gloucester County
U.S. county
County of Gloucester
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Country	United States
Seat	Gloucester Courthouse
Area
• Total	288 sq mi (750 km2)
• Land	218 sq mi (560 km2)
• Water	70 sq mi (200 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	38,380
• Density	130/sq mi (51/km2)
Website	www.gloucesterva.info

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Gloucester County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,380. Its county seat is Gloucester Courthouse. The county was founded in 1651 and is part of the Virginia Peninsula region.

History

Gloucester County was established in 1651 from York County. It was named after Gloucester, England. The county played a significant role during the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War.

Geography

Gloucester County is located on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia. It is bordered by the York River to the south and the Chesapeake Bay to the east. The county has a total area of 288 square miles, of which 218 square miles is land and 70 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 38,380 people, 14,293 households, and 10,620 families residing in the county. The population density was 176 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 85.5% White, 9.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 3.7% from two or more races.

Economy

The economy of Gloucester County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, seafood harvesting, and tourism. The county is known for its oyster and blue crab industries.

Education

Gloucester County Public Schools operates the public school system. The county is also home to the Gloucester Institute, a leadership development center.

Government

Gloucester County is governed by a Board of Supervisors, which consists of seven members elected from single-member districts. The county also has a County Administrator who oversees the day-to-day operations.

Communities

Towns

• Gloucester Courthouse
• Hayes

Unincorporated communities

• Bena
• Dutton
• Naxera
• Ordinary
• Ware Neck

Notable People

• Dr. Walter Reed, a U.S. Army physician who led the team that confirmed the theory that yellow fever is transmitted by a particular mosquito species.

See also

• List of counties in Virginia
• Virginia Peninsula
• Middle Peninsula

External links

• Official website