Virginia Highlands, VA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Virginia Highlands

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Virginia Highlands

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

88.2%

Households with Children

4.4%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.3%
School Age (5-17): 3.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 46.0%
Working Age (35-54): 30.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 3.4%
Seniors (65+): 14.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 2.8%
High School / GED: 2.5%
Some College or Associate's: 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 88.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 3.5%
Single Parents: 0.9%
Couples & Adults: 16.4%
Living Alone: 79.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
Asian: 14.9%
Black or African American: 14.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 57.8%
South Asian: 33.7%
Southeast Asian: 6.2%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 10.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 28.8%
Central American: 8.2%
South American: 40.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 7.8%
Other White: 58.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 31.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 22.0%
Caribbean: 4.1%
Other Black: 42.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 12.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 58.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 11.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 14.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 66.7%
Spanish: 11.4%
European & Indo-European: 7.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 9.0%
Arabic: 2.0%
Other: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.6%
Elementary (1-4): 0.8%
Middle School (5-8): 0.9%
High School (9-12): 1.5%
College / Graduate: 17.3%
Not Enrolled: 78.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources