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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland City

Florida · 2,051 residents · 7.885 sq mi
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Highland City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,823. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,500. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,051
+11%since 1990
from 1,844 in 1990
1990 – 2024
260 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 234 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.4
−4%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7014K8K11K14K1990201020202024Highland City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,823
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,409 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,925
+22%since 1990
from $11,414 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
−11.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
35.8% rent
1.9
+11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,679)
Black5.7%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian1%(18)
Diversity Score24.3%(447)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,552)
Black9.7%(199)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(269)
Asian1%(20)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,011)
49
+103%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland City, Florida?

Highland City, Florida has about 2,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland City, Florida?

The typical household in Highland City, Florida earns about $31,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland City, Florida expensive?

In Highland City, Florida, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Highland City, Florida?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Highland City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland City, Florida?

About 13.5% of people in Highland City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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