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Highland

Maryland · 972 residents · 2.406 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has grown 24% since 2023. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $914,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% 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

Total population
972
+24%since 2023
from 785 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
404 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 326 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−9%since 2023
from 44.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7438699961K1K201020202024Highland
2024972
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,738
−4%since 2023
from $113,900 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−14%since 2023
from 0.408 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$914,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $855,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+7%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(571)
Black5.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian15.3%(120)
Other4.6%(36)
Diversity Score55.2%(434)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(407)
Black12.7%(123)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(240)
Asian13.6%(132)
Other7.2%(70)
Diversity Score90.5%(880)
Diversity Score
91
+64%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−13%since 2023
from 34.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Female
43.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Maryland?

Highland, Maryland has about 972 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Maryland?

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

Is Highland, Maryland expensive?

In Highland, Maryland, the median home is worth about $914,000.

How educated are people in Highland, Maryland?

About 80.9% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Maryland?

About 3.4% of people in Highland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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