East Highland Park, VA Demographics
A map of East Highland Park's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 12,579 | 83.1% |
White | 1,326 | 8.8% |
Multiracial | 511 | 3.4% |
Hispanic | 450 | 3.0% |
Asian | 143 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 122 | 0.8% |
East Highland Park, Virginia had a population of 15,131 in 2020. It was 8.8% White, 83.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Highland Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is the 92nd most populous. 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).
East Highland Park's White Population
1,326 residents of East Highland Park identify as White, or 8.8%. This makes the White share of the population of East Highland Park considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is ranked #668 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Highland Park is less White than neighboring Montrose (21.9% White), Mechanicsville (80% White), Highland Springs (22.4% White), Chamberlayne (32.6% White), and Sandston (47.3% White).
East Highland Park's Black Population
12,579 residents of East Highland Park identify as Black, or 83.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Highland Park considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Highland Park is more Black than neighboring Montrose (68.1% Black), Mechanicsville (8.8% Black), Highland Springs (69.1% Black), Chamberlayne (54.7% Black), and Sandston (40% Black).
East Highland Park's Asian Population
143 residents of East Highland Park identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Highland Park slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is ranked #322 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Highland Park is more Asian than neighboring Highland Springs (0.5% Asian). East Highland Park is less Asian than neighboring Mechanicsville (2.2% Asian), Chamberlayne (3% Asian), and Sandston (1.6% Asian).
East Highland Park's Hispanic Population
450 residents of East Highland Park identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Highland Park slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is ranked #436 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Highland Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (4.7% Hispanic), Mechanicsville (3.6% Hispanic), Highland Springs (3.7% Hispanic), Chamberlayne (4.6% Hispanic), and Sandston (6.1% Hispanic).
East Highland Park's Native American/Other Population
122 residents of East Highland Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Highland Park roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is ranked #223 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Highland Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chamberlayne (0.7% Native American/Other). East Highland Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (1.1% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.9% Native American/Other), Highland Springs (1% Native American/Other), and Sandston (1.1% Native American/Other).
East Highland Park's Multiracial Population
511 residents of East Highland Park identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Highland Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, East Highland Park is ranked #427 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Highland Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (3.2% Multiracial). East Highland Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsville (4.5% Multiracial), Chamberlayne (4.4% Multiracial), and Sandston (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.