Short Pump is a CDP located in Goochland County Virginia. Short Pump has a 2024 population of 29,012. Short Pump is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 5.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Short Pump is $170,383 with a poverty rate of 4.37%. The median age in Short Pump is 38.5 years: 37.1 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Short Pump was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,934 | 60.1% |
| Asian | 7,388 | 26.22% |
| Black or African American | 2,105 | 7.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,272 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 366 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 112 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,226 | 2.49 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Married | 6,749 | 3.12 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 3,521 | 1.22 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Female | 595 | 2.84 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 361 | 2.66 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 0.95% |
| Associates Degree | 1,332 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,309 | 37.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,051 | 36.26% |
| High School Graduate | 1,427 | 7.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 1,974 | 10.15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,034 | 11,913 | 8,648 |
| Asian | 4,677 | 4,571 | 4,071 |
| Black | 1,516 | 1,429 | 941 |
| Hispanic | 676 | 639 | 340 |
| 2+ Races | 651 | 651 | 347 |
| Other Race | 217 | 180 | 99 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,421 | $121,250 | $59,118 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,812 | $123,190 | $76,957 |
| High School Graduate | $30,000 | $51,004 | $24,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,313 | $0 | $16,331 |
| Overall | $87,944 | $111,237 | $60,713 |
| Some College | $59,017 | $76,399 | $44,570 |
$87,944
Average Earnings
$111,237
Average Male
$60,713
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.74% of Short Pump residents speak only English, while 25.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,268 | 833 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 7,388 | 171 | 2.31% |
| Hispanic | 1,209 | 111 | 9.18% |
| Other | 366 | 78 | 21.31% |
| Black | 2,063 | 71 | 3.44% |
| Multiple | 1,272 | 39 | 3.07% |
4.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
4.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Short Pump is Other, with 21.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Short Pump is Asian, with 2.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.91% |
| High School | 12.96% |
| Some College | 7.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.44% |
| Female Employed | 1.55% |
| Male Employed | 1.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,080 | $201,283 |
| Households | $132,194 | $170,383 |
| Married Families | $183,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,904 | $99,714 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,008
Number of Veterans
758
Male Veterans
250
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 473 |
| First Gulf War | 318 |
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 317 |
| 35 to 54 | 272 |
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 598 | 4.45% |
| Black | 360 | 21.69% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.62% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 14 | 17.95% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
38.99%
Born in Short Pump
74.66%
Native Born
25.34%
Foreign Born
16.37%
Non Citizen
8.98%
Naturalized
74.66% of Short Pump residents were born in the United States, with 38.99% having been born in Virginia. 16.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,012 | 306 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 28,706 | 306 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 28,400 | 1,068 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 27,332 | -53 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 27,385 | -943 | -3.33% |
| 2019 | 28,328 | 802 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 27,526 | 902 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 26,624 | -475 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 27,099 | 197 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 26,902 | -132 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 27,034 | 526 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 26,508 | 427 | 1.64% |
| 2012 | 26,081 | 1,452 | 5.9% |
| 2011 | 24,629 | -100 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 24,729 | 0 | 0% |