Gloucester Point is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 10,587 people and four associated neighborhoods, Gloucester Point is the 72nd largest community in Virginia.

Also of interest is that Gloucester Point has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Gloucester Point telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.09% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Gloucester Point is worth considering.

Gloucester Point is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

In Gloucester Point, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.99 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small town, Gloucester Point doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The population of Gloucester Point overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Gloucester Point, 23.58% have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Gloucester Point in 2022 was $36,180, which is middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $144,720 for a family of four. However, Gloucester Point contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Gloucester Point is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Gloucester Point home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gloucester Point residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gloucester Point include English, Irish, German, European, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Gloucester Point is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.