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Highland Springs

Virginia · 16,604 residents · 7.974 sq mi
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Highland Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,604
+10%since 2000
from 15,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,082 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+11%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Highland Springs
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,404
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,936 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,248
+29%since 2000
from $17,979 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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
$151,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(3,712)
Black69.1%(11,475)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(614)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other2%(325)
Diversity Score55.5%(9,222)
Diversity Score
56
−14%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Springs, Virginia?

Highland Springs, Virginia has about 16,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Springs, Virginia earns about $47,404 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 $151,000, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Springs, Virginia?

About 15.5% 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 16.0% 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 2,781 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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