Short Pump, VA

Census Place

Add Comparison

2021 Population

27,332

0.194% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

0.525% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.19%

4.91% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$116,955

9.54% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$439,200

4.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

14,814

1.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Short Pump, VA had a population of 27.3k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $116,955. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Short Pump, VA declined from 27,385 to 27,332, a −0.194% decrease and its median household income grew from $106,766 to $116,955, a 9.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Short Pump, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), and White (Hispanic) (2.03%).

None of the households in Short Pump, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.2% of the residents in Short Pump, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Short Pump, VA are South University-Richmond (115 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Short Pump, VA was $439,200, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

Most people in Short Pump, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Short Pump, VA was 2 cars per household.

United States Virginia Henrico County, VA Richmond, VA Hanover, Powhatan, Goochland, New Kent, King William & Charles City Counties PUMA, VA Tuckahoe, Short Pump & Wyndham PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

Short Pump, VA is home to a population of 27.3k people, from which 84.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.3% of Short Pump, VA residents were born outside of the country (6.64k people).

In 2021, there were 2.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.5k people) in Short Pump, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.2%

2021 Citizenship

83.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.2% of Short Pump, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Short Pump, VA was 83.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Short Pump, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Short Pump, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.5k ± 1.31k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 736

3.45%

Hispanic Population

943 people

3.45% of the people in Short Pump, VA are hispanic (943 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Short Pump, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

24.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.64k people

25.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.95k people

As of 2021, 24.3% of Short Pump, VA residents (6.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Short Pump, VA was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Short Pump, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
570 ± 337
Gulf War (1990s)
267 ± 116
Vietnam
94 ± 70

Short Pump, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Short Pump, VA employs 14.8k people. The largest industries in Short Pump, VA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,719 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,918 people), and Educational Services (1,621 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($129,904), Wholesale Trade ($113,011), and Utilities ($106,875).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

14.8k

2021 Value

± 1,100

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Short Pump, VA grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 14.6k employees to 14.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Short Pump, VA, are Management Occupations (2,712 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1,940 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,370 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Short Pump, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.8k

2021 Value

± 1,100

1.7%

1 Year growth

± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Short Pump, VA grew at a rate of 1.7%, from 14.6k employees to 14.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Short Pump, VA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,719 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,918 people), and Educational Services (1,621 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Short Pump, VA, though some of these residents may live in Short Pump, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$96,679

Median earning men ± $8,454

$53,797

Median earning women ± $5,401

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($133,723), Information ($128,894), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($123,145).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($152,188), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,611), and Manufacturing ($73,468).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

View Full Dashboard

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Short Pump, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Short Pump, VA awarded 115 degrees. The student population of Short Pump, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 139 male students and 323 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Short Pump, VA are White (53 and 46.1%), followed by Black or African American (34 and 29.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 12.2%), and Asian (10 and 8.7%).

The largest universities in Short Pump, VA by number of degrees awarded are South University-Richmond (115 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Short Pump, VA are Physician Assistant (33 and 28.7%), Registered Nursing (20 and 17.4%), and Occupational Therapist Assistant (16 and 13.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 462 students enrolled in Short Pump, VA, 30.1% men and 69.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 183 records, of which 79.2% were women and 20.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Information Science
3 degrees awarded
Physician Assistant
33 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
5 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Short Pump, VA was Information Science with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Short Pump, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

South University-Richmond

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

115 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South University-Richmond with 115 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Short Pump, VA, which is 0.211 times less than the 95 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 53 degrees mean that there were 1.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Short Pump, VA was $439,200 in 2021, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $420,700 to $439,200, a 4.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Short Pump, VA is 58.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Short Pump, VA have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Short Pump, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$439,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,195

$6,405

Median Property Taxes

±$669

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Short Pump, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Short Pump, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.8% of the housing units in Short Pump, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Short Pump, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Short Pump, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$116,955

Median Household Income

± $6,539

10.9k

Number of Households

± 846

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.9k households in Short Pump, VA grew to $116,955 from the previous year's value of $106,766.

The following chart displays the households in Short Pump, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Short Pump, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Worked At Home (20.2%)
Carpooled (6.99%)

In 2021, 71.5% of workers in Short Pump, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Short Pump, VA have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Short Pump, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Short Pump, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Short Pump, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Short Pump, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Short Pump, VA (1.14k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Short Pump, VA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.5% of the population of Short Pump, VA has health coverage, with 75.3% on employee plans, 2.87% on Medicaid, 8.38% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.803% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henrico County, VA see 924 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.18% decrease from the previous year (935 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1223 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 310 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Henrico County, VA.

924 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henrico County, VA

Primary care physicians in Henrico County, VA see an average of 924 patients per year. This represents a 1.18% decrease from the previous year (935 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Henrico County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.52%

Uninsured

75.3%

Employer Coverage

2.87%

Medicaid

8.38%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.803%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Short Pump, VA declined by 11.3% from 2.83% to 2.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Short Pump, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.