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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

California · 34,439 residents · 18.571 sq mi
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Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,561. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 10,166 residents. Median home value is $101,500. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

34,439
−23%vs 2000
vs 44,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,854 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 2,402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 29.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
32K39K46K52K59K1990201020202024Highland
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,561
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,230 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,567
−22%vs 2000
vs $16,039 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$101,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$509
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $574 in 2000
US average: $450
61.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.6% in 2000
38.9% rent
3.2
+9%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(18,619)
Black11.7%(5,226)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(16,342)
Asian5.9%(2,638)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.8%(36,056)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(25,201)
Black11%(3,778)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(7,695)
Asian4.8%(1,664)
Other11%(3,796)
Diversity Score73.9%(25,450)
74
−9%vs 2000
vs 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Highland, California?

Highland, California has about 34,439 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, California?

The typical household in Highland, California earns about $31,561 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, California expensive?

In Highland, California, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, California?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, California?

About 15.8% of people in Highland, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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