Short Pump, VA Demographics

A map of Short Pump's Population by Race

Short Pump, Virginia has an estimated population of 29,026, a decrease from the 30,626 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% White, 23.7% Asian, 7.7% Black, 4.6% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Short Pump, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Short Pump is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Short Pump, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Short Pump is ranked the 38th 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). Short Pump was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Short Pump's White Population

17,061 residents of Short Pump, or 58.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Short Pump is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Short Pump ranks 467th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Pump's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Short Pump's population has increased from 58.2% to 58.8%.

Short Pump is more White than neighboring Wyndham (53.6% White), Innsbrook (49.7% White), Laurel (43% White), and Dumbarton (45.2% White). Short Pump is less White than neighboring Tuckahoe (71.8% White).

Short Pump's Black Population

2,231 residents of Short Pump, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Short Pump is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Short Pump ranks 345th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Pump's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Short Pump's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Short Pump is more Black than neighboring Wyndham (3.2% Black). Short Pump is less Black than neighboring Innsbrook (10.4% Black), Tuckahoe (9.7% Black), Laurel (27.9% Black), and Dumbarton (25.4% Black).

Short Pump's Asian Population

6,878 residents of Short Pump, or 23.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Short Pump is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Short Pump ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Pump's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Asian residents' share of Short Pump's population has decreased from 25.7% to 23.7%.

Short Pump is more Asian than neighboring Tuckahoe (5.3% Asian), Laurel (8% Asian), and Dumbarton (5.8% Asian). Short Pump is less Asian than neighboring Wyndham (33.5% Asian), and Innsbrook (30.1% Asian).

Short Pump's Hispanic Population

1,329 residents of Short Pump, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Short Pump is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Short Pump ranks 365th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Pump's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Short Pump's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Short Pump is more Hispanic than neighboring Innsbrook (3.6% Hispanic). Short Pump is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyndham (7.1% Hispanic), Tuckahoe (6.2% Hispanic), Laurel (15.1% Hispanic), and Dumbarton (16.6% Hispanic).

Short Pump's Native American/Other Population

250 residents of Short Pump, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Short Pump is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Short Pump ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Pump's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Short Pump's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Short Pump is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyndham (0.5% Native American/Other), Innsbrook (0.3% Native American/Other), Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dumbarton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Short Pump's Multiracial Population

1,277 residents of Short Pump, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Short Pump is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Short Pump ranks 378th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Short Pump's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Short Pump's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.4%.

Short Pump is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyndham (2.2% Multiracial). Short Pump is less Multiracial than neighboring Innsbrook (6% Multiracial), Tuckahoe (6.1% Multiracial), Laurel (5.4% Multiracial), and Dumbarton (6.7% 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.