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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

Texas · 7,027 residents · 5.532 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,038. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 5,146 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $131,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 130% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,027
−42%vs 2000
vs 12,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,270 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K9K12K15K17K1990201020202024Highland
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,038
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $102,141 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,771
−49%vs 2000
vs $40,613 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$131,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $187,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$938
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,276 in 2000
US average: $450
95.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.8% in 2000
4.3% rent
2.1
+15%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(11,165)
Black1.4%(176)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(421)
Asian1.9%(233)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(2,005)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(6,822)
Black0.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(146)
Asian1.2%(82)
Other1%(67)
Diversity Score11.8%(833)
12
−28%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.3%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.4%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.4 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Highland, Texas?

Highland, Texas has about 7,027 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Texas?

The typical household in Highland, Texas earns about $62,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Texas expensive?

In Highland, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,400, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Texas?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Texas?

About 1.8% of people in Highland, Texas 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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