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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Highlands

California · 44,187 residents · 8.808 sq mi
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North Highlands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,278. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $93,100. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

44,187
+5%since 1990
from 42,105 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,017 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 4,780 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.4
+2%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
41K44K46K48K50K1990201020202024North Highlands
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,278
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,025 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,109
+22%since 1990
from $11,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$93,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$633
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $537 in 1990
US average: $602
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 50.0% in 1990
50.8% rent
2.9
−12%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(32,769)
Black10%(4,206)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(3,724)
Asian6.6%(2,791)
Diversity Score58.4%(24,600)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(27,177)
Black10.8%(4,772)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(6,695)
Asian5.5%(2,444)
Diversity Score64.9%(28,662)
65
+11%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Highlands, California?

North Highlands, California has about 44,187 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Highlands, California?

The typical household in North Highlands, California earns about $32,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Highlands, California expensive?

In North Highlands, California, the median home is worth about $93,100, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in North Highlands, California?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Highlands, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Highlands, California?

About 22.8% of people in North Highlands, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Highlands, California grown since 1990?

Yes, North Highlands, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,082 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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