Highland Springs, VA Demographics

A map of Highland Springs's Population by Race

Highland Springs, Virginia had a population of 16,604 in 2020. It was 22.4% White, 69.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is the 82nd 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).

Highland Springs's White Population

3,712 residents of Highland Springs identify as White, or 22.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland Springs considerably less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is ranked #646 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highland Springs is more White than neighboring Montrose (21.9% White), and East Highland Park (8.8% White). Highland Springs is less White than neighboring Sandston (47.3% White), Mechanicsville (80% White), and Chamberlayne (32.6% White).

Highland Springs's Black Population

11,475 residents of Highland Springs identify as Black, or 69.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland Springs considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highland Springs is more Black than neighboring Sandston (40% Black), Montrose (68.1% Black), Mechanicsville (8.8% Black), and Chamberlayne (54.7% Black). Highland Springs is less Black than neighboring East Highland Park (83.1% Black).

Highland Springs's Asian Population

80 residents of Highland Springs identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland Springs slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is ranked #422 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highland Springs is less Asian than neighboring Sandston (1.6% Asian), Montrose (0.9% Asian), East Highland Park (0.9% Asian), Mechanicsville (2.2% Asian), and Chamberlayne (3% Asian).

Highland Springs's Hispanic Population

614 residents of Highland Springs identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland Springs slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is ranked #390 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highland Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring East Highland Park (3% Hispanic), and Mechanicsville (3.6% Hispanic). Highland Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandston (6.1% Hispanic), Montrose (4.7% Hispanic), and Chamberlayne (4.6% Hispanic).

Highland Springs's Native American/Other Population

163 residents of Highland Springs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland Springs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is ranked #127 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highland Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Highland Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Chamberlayne (0.7% Native American/Other). Highland Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandston (1.1% Native American/Other), and Montrose (1.1% Native American/Other).

Highland Springs's Multiracial Population

560 residents of Highland Springs identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland Springs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Highland Springs is ranked #427 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highland Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (3.2% Multiracial). Highland Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandston (3.9% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (4.5% Multiracial), and Chamberlayne (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.