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Highland

California · 56,999 residents · 18.571 sq mi
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Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,956. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,500. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,999
+28%since 2000
from 44,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,069 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+15%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K39K46K52K59K1990201020202024Highland
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,956
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,230 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,056
+75%since 2000
from $16,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,500
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+81%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(13,300)
Black8.9%(5,046)
Hispanic / Latino55.5%(31,624)
Asian8%(4,580)
Other4%(2,258)
Diversity Score77.4%(44,126)
Diversity Score
77
−4%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, California?

Highland, California has about 56,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, California?

The typical household in Highland, California earns about $62,956 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 $338,500, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, California?

About 22.4% 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 16.6% of people in Highland, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,560 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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