Goochland County, Virginia

Goochland County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°43′N 77°56′W / 37.72°N 77.93°W / 37.72; -77.93
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1728
Named afterSir William Gooch
SeatGoochland
Area
  Total
290 sq mi (800 km2)
  Land281 sq mi (730 km2)
  Water8 sq mi (20 km2)  2.9%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
24,727
  Density85/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.goochlandva.us

Goochland County is a county located in the Piedmont of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its southern border is formed by the James River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,727. Its county seat is Goochland.

Goochland County is included in the Greater Richmond Region.