Highland Springs, VA Demographics

A map of Highland Springs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	9,901	11,475	69.3%	69.1%
White	3,363	3,712	23.5%	22.4%
Multiracial	460	560	3.2%	3.4%
Hispanic	397	614	2.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	118	163	0.8%	1.0%
Asian	57	80	0.4%	0.5%

Highland Springs, Virginia has an estimated population of 14,296, a large decrease from the 16,604 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% Black, 23.5% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland Springs has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland Springs, that probability was 47.0% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Springs is ranked the 95th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Highland Springs was ranked the 82nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Springs's White Population

3,363 residents of Highland Springs, or 23.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Springs is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Highland Springs ranks 646th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Highland Springs's population has increased from 22.4% to 23.5%.

Highland Springs is more White than neighboring Montrose (17.1% White), and East Highland Park (8.2% White). Highland Springs is less White than neighboring Sandston (52.5% White), Mechanicsville (82.3% White), and Chamberlayne (36.3% White).

Highland Springs's Black Population

9,901 residents of Highland Springs, or 69.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Springs is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Highland Springs ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of Highland Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 69.3%.

Highland Springs is more Black than neighboring Sandston (33.1% Black), Mechanicsville (8.2% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.9% Black). Highland Springs is less Black than neighboring Montrose (72% Black), and East Highland Park (87.7% Black).

Highland Springs's Asian Population

57 residents of Highland Springs, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Springs is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Highland Springs ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Asian residents' share of Highland Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Highland Springs is more Asian than neighboring East Highland Park (0.1% Asian). Highland Springs is less Asian than neighboring Sandston (1.6% Asian), Montrose (1.8% Asian), Mechanicsville (1.5% Asian), and Chamberlayne (2.9% Asian).

Highland Springs's Hispanic Population

397 residents of Highland Springs, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Springs is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Springs ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Springs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Springs's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Highland Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (2.5% Hispanic), East Highland Park (1.8% Hispanic), and Chamberlayne (2.2% Hispanic). Highland Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandston (7.7% Hispanic).

Highland Springs's Native American/Other Population

118 residents of Highland Springs, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Springs is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Springs ranks 145th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Highland Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandston (0.6% Native American/Other), Montrose (0.3% Native American/Other), East Highland Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Chamberlayne (0.4% Native American/Other).

Highland Springs's Multiracial Population

460 residents of Highland Springs, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Springs is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Springs ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Highland Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring East Highland Park (2.1% Multiracial). Highland Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandston (4.5% Multiracial), Montrose (6.3% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (4.7% Multiracial), and Chamberlayne (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.