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Highlands

California · 2,450 residents · 1.3 sq mi
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Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $2,000,001. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,450
−3%since 2023
from 2,535 in 2023
1990 – 2024
1,885 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,950 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.3
+3%since 2023
from 45.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902024Highlands
20242K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$134,770
Unchangedsince 2023
from $134,924 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.448
−8%since 2023
from 0.486 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$2,000,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,000,001 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$3,501
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
84.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
15.3% rent
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
33.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.0 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(1,354)
Black2.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino8%(204)
Asian28.4%(719)
Other7.9%(199)
Diversity Score77.6%(1,968)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(1,272)
Black1.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(169)
Asian31.4%(769)
Other8.4%(205)
Diversity Score77.5%(1,899)
77
Unchangedsince 2023
from 78 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

79.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
43.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
−7%since 2023
from 25.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
47.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
35.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
69.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
50.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
24.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
99.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
71.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highlands, California?

Highlands, California has about 2,450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highlands, California?

The typical household in Highlands, California earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highlands, California expensive?

In Highlands, California, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Highlands, California?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Highlands, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highlands, California?

About 3.9% of people in Highlands, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highlands, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Highlands, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 202 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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