East Highland Park is a CDP located in Henrico County Virginia. East Highland Park has a 2024 population of 16,783. East Highland Park is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,499 in 2020.
The average household income in East Highland Park is $79,791 with a poverty rate of 13.25%. The median age in East Highland Park is 40.7 years: 40.4 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Highland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,176 | 85.92% |
| White | 1,464 | 8.87% |
| Two or more races | 778 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,555 | 2.51 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 2,437 | 1.3 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 2,244 | 3.27 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 1,479 | 3.34 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Male | 395 | 2.56 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 935 | 7.96% |
| Associates Degree | 883 | 7.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,594 | 13.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 932 | 7.93% |
| High School Graduate | 4,232 | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 2,972 | 25.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,193 | 9,251 | 2,083 |
| White | 1,120 | 966 | 374 |
| 2+ Races | 362 | 334 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 146 | 46 |
| Asian | 39 | 25 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 92.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,940 | $66,172 | $55,133 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,215 | $0 | $56,726 |
| High School Graduate | $36,000 | $45,054 | $32,684 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,792 | $17,765 | $31,021 |
| Overall | $43,899 | $44,839 | $43,264 |
| Some College | $43,620 | $45,397 | $42,209 |
$43,899
Average Earnings
$44,839
Average Male
$43,264
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of East Highland Park residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,155 | 1,460 | 10.31% |
| Multiple | 762 | 423 | 55.51% |
| Hispanic | 459 | 331 | 72.11% |
| White | 1,422 | 225 | 15.82% |
| Asian | 81 | 73 | 90.12% |
13.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.29%
Male Poverty Rate
14.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Highland Park is Asian, with 90.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Highland Park is Black, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.92% |
| High School | 13.16% |
| Some College | 4.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.07% |
| Female Employed | 4.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,870 | $88,800 |
| Households | $70,395 | $79,791 |
| Married Families | $109,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,138 | $60,200 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,151
Number of Veterans
1,051
Male Veterans
100
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 269 |
| First Gulf War | 244 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 325 |
| 55 to 64 | 308 |
| 35 to 54 | 258 |
| 75+ | 199 |
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,048 | 9.26% |
| White | 103 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 3.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.42%
Born in East Highland Park
97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
97.7% of East Highland Park residents were born in the United States, with 77.42% having been born in Virginia. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,783 | 142 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 16,641 | 142 | 0.86% |
| 2022 | 16,499 | -170 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 16,669 | 170 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 16,499 | 1,001 | 6.46% |
| 2019 | 15,498 | -94 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 15,592 | 316 | 2.07% |
| 2017 | 15,276 | 579 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 14,697 | -36 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 14,733 | 498 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 14,235 | -390 | -2.67% |
| 2013 | 14,625 | 685 | 4.91% |
| 2012 | 13,940 | -556 | -3.84% |
| 2011 | 14,496 | -300 | -2.03% |
| 2010 | 14,796 | 0 | 0% |