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Highland Springs

Virginia · 15,711 residents · 7.974 sq mi
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Highland Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,711
+4%since 2000
from 15,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,970 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
+5%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Highland Springs
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,904
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,936 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,887
+11%since 2000
from $17,979 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+81%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44%(6,659)
Black51.5%(7,799)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(235)
Asian0.6%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(9,819)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(4,580)
Black65.6%(10,303)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(334)
Asian0.5%(76)
Other2.2%(339)
Diversity Score59.8%(9,403)
Diversity Score
60
−8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Springs, Virginia?

Highland Springs, Virginia has about 15,711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Springs, Virginia?

The typical household in Highland Springs, Virginia earns about $40,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Springs, Virginia expensive?

In Highland Springs, Virginia, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Springs, Virginia?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Springs, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Springs, Virginia?

About 13.8% of people in Highland Springs, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Springs, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Springs, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,888 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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