Short Pump's population is 29,026 in the Census Bureau's 2020-24 estimate, up from 24,729 in 2010. Median household income is $138,845; median age 38.6.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2010 and 2020 census counts and the American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020-2024, the latest released. See Short Pump on Census QuickFacts and data.census.gov.
Short Pump is home to 29,026 people, according to the Census Bureau’s latest five-year survey estimate. It is not a city or town: Short Pump is a census-designated place, an area the Census Bureau draws for statistics, inside unincorporated Henrico County. Its neighbors to the north and east, such as Wyndham and Glen Allen, are counted as separate census places even though many residents share Glen Allen mailing addresses.
Short Pump at a glance (2020-24 survey)
- Population: 29,026 (margin of error plus or minus 1,236)
- Households: 11,595, averaging 2.49 people
- Median age: 38.6
- Median household income: $138,845
- Median home value: $568,900
- Adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 75.1%
Growth since 2010
The 2010 census counted 24,729 people in Short Pump and the 2020 census 30,626, a gain of 5,897, or 23.8%, in a decade. Henrico County grew 8.9% over the same years, from 306,935 to 334,389.
The 2020-24 survey estimate of 29,026 is lower than the 2020 count, but it is a sample-based average of five years with a margin of error of about 1,200 people either way, so it does not show a real decline. The two kinds of figures are not directly comparable. The Census Bureau can also adjust a census-designated place’s boundaries between censuses.
Who lives here
From the 2020-24 American Community Survey:
- Age: 24.4% of residents are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older, against 21.9% and 17.0% across Henrico County. The median age is 38.6.
- Households: 11,595 households in 12,025 housing units. Owners occupy 57.9% of homes and renters 42.1%.
- Income: median household income is $138,845; 2.0% of families had incomes below the poverty line, against 6.2% countywide.
- Education: 75.1% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 46.5% in Henrico County and 42.2% statewide.
- Born abroad: 24.7% of residents were born outside the United States, against 13.9% in Henrico County.
Short Pump, the county and the neighbors
| Place | 2010 census | 2020 census | 2020-24 estimate | Median household income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Pump | 24,729 | 30,626 | 29,026 | $138,845 | $568,900 |
| Wyndham | 9,785 | 11,087 | 12,099 | $235,250 | $703,000 |
| Tuckahoe | 44,990 | 48,051 | 49,183 | $102,264 | $462,800 |
| Glen Allen | 14,774 | 16,187 | 17,551 | $92,723 | $357,200 |
| Laurel | 16,713 | 17,769 | 18,721 | $73,609 | $283,600 |
| Henrico County | 306,935 | 334,389 | 335,744 | $88,783 | $359,200 |
| Virginia | 8,705,170 | $93,170 | $383,700 |
Wyndham, about 3 miles north, and Tuckahoe, about 5 miles east, are the nearest neighboring census places; the city of Richmond is about 12 miles east. Short Pump’s median household income is about 56% above the county’s.
Where the numbers come from
- The census is the official count taken every 10 years, on April 1.
- The American Community Survey samples households every year; the five-year estimates pool 2020 through 2024 to get reliable figures for places the size of Short Pump. Each figure has a margin of error.
- Census-designated places are drawn by the Census Bureau, not by Henrico County, and do not match ZIP codes or school zones.
Related guides: Short Pump home prices, Short Pump schools and Short Pump history and landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Short Pump, Virginia?
29,026, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimate for 2020-2024. The 2020 census counted 30,626 people in the Short Pump census-designated place.
Is Short Pump a city?
No. Short Pump is a census-designated place, an unincorporated community in Henrico County. The Census Bureau draws its boundaries for statistics, and Henrico County is its local government.
What is the median household income in Short Pump?
$138,845 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-24 American Community Survey, compared with $88,783 for Henrico County and $93,170 for Virginia.
How fast has Short Pump grown?
The census count rose from 24,729 in 2010 to 30,626 in 2020, or 23.8%. Henrico County grew 8.9% over the same decade, to 334,389.
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