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Highland City

Florida · 12,355 residents · 7.885 sq mi
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Highland City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,555. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,304 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,355
+502%since 2000
from 2,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,567 / sq mi
+502%since 2000
from 260 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+27%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7014K8K11K14K1990201020202024Highland City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,555
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,823 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,546
+98%since 2000
from $13,925 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,552)
Black9.7%(199)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(269)
Asian1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(1,011)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(7,874)
Black9.3%(1,152)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,232)
Asian4.1%(505)
Other4.7%(576)
Diversity Score68.4%(8,455)
Diversity Score
68
+39%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 96.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland City, Florida?

Highland City, Florida has about 12,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland City, Florida earns about $68,555 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 $184,500, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.

How educated are people in Highland City, Florida?

About 29.3% 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 8.8% 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 10,511 residents, a change of about 570 percent over that period.

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