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North Highlands

California · 49,327 residents · 8.808 sq mi
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North Highlands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,816. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,800. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,327
+12%since 2000
from 44,187 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,600 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 5,017 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+11%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K44K46K48K50K1990201020202024North Highlands
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,816
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,809
+55%since 2000
from $14,109 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
52.0% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+65%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(27,177)
Black10.8%(4,772)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(6,695)
Asian5.5%(2,444)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(28,662)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(22,102)
Black10.1%(4,974)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(14,402)
Asian6.9%(3,404)
Other6.3%(3,102)
Diversity Score84.7%(41,792)
Diversity Score
85
+31%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Highlands, California?

North Highlands, California has about 49,327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Highlands, California earns about $50,816 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 $241,800, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in North Highlands, California?

About 13.5% 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 21.6% 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 7,222 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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