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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland

New York · 5,060 residents · 5.402 sq mi
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Highland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,877. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $108,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,060
+13%since 1990
from 4,492 in 1990
1990 – 2024
937 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 832 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+12%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Highland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,877
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,346
+27%since 1990
from $16,743 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$108,500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $123,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$650
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
57.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
42.6% rent
2.2
−27%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,294)
Black2.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(110)
Asian1.4%(63)
Diversity Score16%(719)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,390)
Black4.2%(214)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(290)
Asian1.4%(69)
Diversity Score26.5%(1,342)
27
+66%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland, New York earns about $48,877 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 $108,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, New York?

About 23.7% 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 6.5% of people in Highland, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 568 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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