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Highland

Maryland · 1,133 residents · 2.406 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,000. Population has declined 6% since 2019. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $721,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 130% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,133
−6%since 2019
from 1,206 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
471 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 501 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
−5%since 2019
from 48.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7438699961K1K201020202024Highland
2024972
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$200,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $184,408 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,897
−8%since 2019
from $97,894 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
94.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$721,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $735,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
0.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−9%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(811)
Black3.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian25.2%(304)
Other2.5%(30)
Diversity Score60.3%(727)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(712)
Black4.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(42)
Asian23.3%(264)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score63.4%(718)
Diversity Score
63
+5%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 98.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
−1%since 2019
from 35.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Female
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Foreign born
22.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Maryland?

Highland, Maryland has about 1,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Maryland?

The typical household in Highland, Maryland earns about $200,000 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 $721,900.

How educated are people in Highland, Maryland?

About 80.8% 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 2.5% of people in Highland, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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