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Short Pump

Virginia · 30,626 residents · 8.967 sq mi
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Short Pump is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,766. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 30,444 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $420,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,626
+16727%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,415 / sq mi
+16727%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
08K17K25K34K2000201020202024Short Pump
202429K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,766
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,315
+53%since 2000
from $36,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$420,700
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,454
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+96%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(17,825)
Black7.4%(2,262)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,283)
Asian25.7%(7,856)
Other3%(904)
Diversity Score71.7%(21,961)
Diversity Score
72
+258%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+65.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+35.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+203%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Short Pump, Virginia?

Short Pump, Virginia has about 30,626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Short Pump, Virginia?

The typical household in Short Pump, Virginia earns about $106,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Short Pump, Virginia expensive?

In Short Pump, Virginia, the median home is worth about $420,700, and the typical rent is about $1,454 a month.

How educated are people in Short Pump, Virginia?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Short Pump, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Short Pump, Virginia?

About 4.4% of people in Short Pump, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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