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Highland

New York · 5,647 residents · 5.402 sq mi
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Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,049. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,647
+12%since 2000
from 5,060 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,045 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 937 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Highland
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,049
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,877 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,348
+28%since 2000
from $21,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+108%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(4,488)
Black6.6%(370)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(443)
Asian4%(224)
Other2%(113)
Diversity Score44.2%(2,498)
Diversity Score
44
+67%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, New York?

Highland, New York has about 5,647 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland, New York earns about $53,049 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 $245,000, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, New York?

About 35.5% 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 11.9% 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 1,155 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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