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Population Review

East Highland Park, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of East Highland Park, Virginia is 16,071 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 88th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $69,750, the median home value is $210,500, and the median age is 41.1.

16,071

Population

1830

People / sq mi

$69,750

Median Income

$210,500

Median Home Value

East Highland Park covers 8.8 sq mi of land at 1830 people per square mile.

About East Highland Park, VA

East Highland Park is a city in Virginia with a population of 16,071. It ranks #88 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

The median household income in East Highland Park is $69,750, below the US median of $74,580. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $210,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,238. The homeownership rate of 67.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in East Highland Park reflects 25.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White8.1%
Black or African American87.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$69,750

Median Household Income

$34,172

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$210,500

Median Home Value

$1,238

Median Rent

67.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.9%

High School+

25.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

73.0%

Public Transit

13.9%

Work From Home

23.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.1%

Foreign Born

94.4%

Non-English at Home

8.4%

Veterans

15.9%

With Disability

96.4%

Health Insurance

94.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.2%
Manufacturing12.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.7%
Public Administration8.3%
Information7.8%
Retail Trade7.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.0%
Construction1.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

East Highland Park, Virginia has a population of 16,071 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 88th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in East Highland Park, Virginia is $69,750, with 8.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in East Highland Park, Virginia is $210,500, with median monthly rent at $1,238 and a homeownership rate of 67.0%.

The median age in East Highland Park, Virginia is 41.1 years. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.