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Population Review

Short Pump, Virginia Population 2026

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

The population of Short Pump, Virginia is 28,177 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $132,194, the median home value is $543,000, and the median age is 38.5.

28,177

Population

3142

People / sq mi

$132,194

Median Income

$543,000

Median Home Value

Short Pump covers 9.0 sq mi of land at 3142 people per square mile.

About Short Pump, VA

Short Pump is a city in Virginia with a population of 28,177. It ranks #39 among cities in Virginia by population. The median age is 38.5, in line with the national median. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The median household income in Short Pump is $132,194, above the US median of $74,580. 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $543,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,804. The homeownership rate of 56.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Short Pump reflects 73.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 24.8% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White60.1%
Black or African American7.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$132,194

Median Household Income

$67,914

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$543,000

Median Home Value

$1,804

Median Rent

56.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.2%

High School+

73.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

66.8%

Public Transit

24.8%

Work From Home

21.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

34.2%

Foreign Born

74.7%

Non-English at Home

4.8%

Veterans

5.6%

With Disability

97.2%

Health Insurance

98.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management23.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate18.9%
Information13.8%
Public Administration7.4%
Retail Trade6.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.2%
Manufacturing5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Construction3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Short Pump, Virginia has a population of 28,177 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in Virginia.

The median household income in Short Pump, Virginia is $132,194, with 3.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Short Pump, Virginia is $543,000, with median monthly rent at $1,804 and a homeownership rate of 56.4%.

The median age in Short Pump, Virginia is 38.5 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

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

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