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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

New York · 4,492 residents · 5.402 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $123,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,492
−11%vs 2000
vs 5,060 in 2000
1990 – 2024
832 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Highland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,833
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,877 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,743
−22%vs 2000
vs $21,346 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$123,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $108,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$575
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $650 in 2000
US average: $450
59.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.4% in 2000
40.6% rent
3.0
+36%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,390)
Black4.2%(214)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(290)
Asian1.4%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(1,342)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,294)
Black2.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(110)
Asian1.4%(63)
Other0.8%(37)
Diversity Score16%(719)
16
−40%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, New York?

Highland, New York has about 4,492 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, New York?

The typical household in Highland, New York earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, New York expensive?

In Highland, New York, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, New York?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, New York?

About 3.5% of people in Highland, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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