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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Highland Park

Virginia · 12,488 residents · 8.784 sq mi
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East Highland Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,328. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $76,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,488
+5%since 1990
from 11,850 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,422 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,349 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+6%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024East Highland Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,328
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,918 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,251
+30%since 1990
from $13,242 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$626
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
28.2% rent
2.1
+8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(4,110)
Black64.6%(7,655)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(39)
Asian0.5%(56)
Diversity Score58.2%(6,901)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(2,261)
Black79.1%(9,879)
Hispanic / Latino1%(125)
Asian0.4%(44)
Diversity Score40.3%(5,026)
40
−31%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Highland Park, Virginia?

East Highland Park, Virginia has about 12,488 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Highland Park, Virginia?

The typical household in East Highland Park, Virginia earns about $36,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Highland Park, Virginia expensive?

In East Highland Park, Virginia, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in East Highland Park, Virginia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Highland Park, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Highland Park, Virginia?

About 9.5% of people in East Highland Park, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Highland Park, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, East Highland Park, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 638 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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