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East Highland Park

Virginia · 15,131 residents · 8.784 sq mi
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East Highland Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,512. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,131
+21%since 2000
from 12,488 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,723 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024East Highland Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,512
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,577
+89%since 2000
from $17,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(2,261)
Black79.1%(9,879)
Hispanic / Latino1%(125)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(5,026)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(1,326)
Black83.1%(12,579)
Hispanic / Latino3%(450)
Asian0.9%(143)
Other1.1%(171)
Diversity Score31.9%(4,828)
Diversity Score
32
−21%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+99%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Highland Park, Virginia?

East Highland Park, Virginia has about 15,131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Highland Park, Virginia earns about $55,512 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 $153,500, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in East Highland Park, Virginia?

About 23.6% 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 13.3% 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 3,281 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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