Hampton Roads Locality Profiles: Gloucester County

Established, 1651

Political

Board of Supervisors

• Chairman Louise D. Theberge
• Vice Chairman Christian D. "Buddy" Rilee
• Mr. Carter M. Borden
• Mr. Robert A. "Bobby" Crewe
• Mr. John H. Northstein
• Ms. Michele R. Ressler
• Pastor Gregory Woodard

County Administrator: Ms. Brenda Garton

Taxable Retail Sales (2009): $333.8 Million
Fair Market Value of Real Estate (2008): $4.02 Billion

Demographic/Geographic

Population (2009): 36,647
Land Area (2009): 225 Square Miles
Population Density (2009): 163 Persons per Square Mile

Economic

Total Employment (2008): 15,260
Labor Force (2009): 21,116
Unemployment Rate: (2009) 5.9%
Per Capita Income (2008): $35,255
Total Personal Income (2008): $1.36 Billion

Source: Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study, December 2010

Official Website: www.gloucesterva.info.