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CITY · 2010 ACS

Highland

Maryland · 1,034 residents · 2.406 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $684,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,034
+10%vs 2011
vs 941 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 391 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
−6%vs 2011
vs 46.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,348
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $134,671 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,257
+2%vs 2011
vs $62,925 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
83.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.382 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$684,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $664,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+17%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(895)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.9%(46)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(109)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(835)
Black2.9%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian10.6%(110)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.9%(361)
Diversity Score
35
+200%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
47.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 27.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.1%
−18.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.7% in 2011
Female
50.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.3% in 2011
Foreign born
12.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Maryland?

Highland, Maryland has about 1,034 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Maryland?

The typical household in Highland, Maryland earns about $118,348 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 $684,800.

How educated are people in Highland, Maryland?

About 77.9% 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 4.9% of people in Highland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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