Highland Springs is a CDP located in Henrico County Virginia. Highland Springs has a 2024 population of 14,743. Highland Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,000 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Springs is $66,853 with a poverty rate of 16.74%. The median age in Highland Springs is 36.5 years: 35.6 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,022 | 73.04% |
| White | 3,184 | 21.1% |
| Two or more races | 545 | 3.61% |
| Other race | 293 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,006 | 2.49 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 2,297 | 1.23 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 1,638 | 3.32 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 1,529 | 3.23 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 542 | 3.21 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 767 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 5.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,265 | 12.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 674 | 6.79% |
| High School Graduate | 4,022 | 40.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 222 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 2,472 | 24.9% |
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 | 6,758 | 6,211 | 1,417 |
| White | 2,523 | 2,268 | 408 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 269 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 279 | 214 | 12 |
| Other Race | 197 | 132 | 20 |
| Asian | 47 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $71,806 | $45,878 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,563 | $0 | $50,742 |
| High School Graduate | $32,113 | $32,857 | $30,385 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,058 | $28,594 | $25,721 |
| Overall | $36,604 | $36,952 | $36,291 |
| Some College | $37,763 | $37,184 | $37,971 |
$36,604
Average Earnings
$36,952
Average Male
$36,291
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.45% of Highland Springs residents speak only English, while 3.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,852 | 1,981 | 18.25% |
| White | 3,036 | 360 | 11.86% |
| Other | 293 | 79 | 26.96% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 53 | 13.42% |
| Multiple | 545 | 27 | 4.95% |
16.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.43%
Male Poverty Rate
16.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Springs is Other, with 26.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Springs is Multiple, with 4.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.01% |
| Some College | 14.78% |
| High School | 14.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.24% |
| Female Employed | 12.94% |
| Male Employed | 0.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,698 | $75,041 |
| Households | $56,931 | $66,853 |
| Married Families | $80,641 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,118 | $49,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
878
Number of Veterans
845
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 227 |
| Vietnam | 207 |
| World War II | 178 |
| Second Gulf War | 161 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 273 |
| 75+ | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 176 |
| 55 to 64 | 160 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 466 | 6.02% |
| White | 385 | 14.08% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 9.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
76.65%
Born in Highland Springs
94.87%
Native Born
5.13%
Foreign Born
1.9%
Non Citizen
3.23%
Naturalized
94.87% of Highland Springs residents were born in the United States, with 76.65% having been born in Virginia. 1.9% 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 | 14,743 | -69 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 14,812 | -69 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 14,881 | 58 | 0.39% |
| 2021 | 14,823 | -177 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 15,000 | -1,459 | -8.86% |
| 2019 | 16,459 | 604 | 3.81% |
| 2018 | 15,855 | -254 | -1.58% |
| 2017 | 16,109 | -167 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 16,276 | -679 | -4% |
| 2015 | 16,955 | 282 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 16,673 | 540 | 3.35% |
| 2013 | 16,133 | -403 | -2.44% |
| 2012 | 16,536 | -73 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 16,609 | 898 | 5.72% |
| 2010 | 15,711 | 0 | 0% |