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Highland

Texas · 15,056 residents · 5.532 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,765. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $251,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 149% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,056
+24%since 2000
from 12,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,722 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K12K15K17K1990201020202024Highland
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,765
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,141 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,853
+15%since 2000
from $40,613 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.6%
US avg: 7%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,276 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(12,927)
Black2.5%(376)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(953)
Asian3.1%(465)
Other1.3%(199)
Diversity Score30.4%(4,581)
Diversity Score
30
+85%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Texas?

Highland, Texas has about 15,056 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Texas?

The typical household in Highland, Texas earns about $123,765 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 $251,300, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Texas?

About 54.6% 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 1.7% of people in Highland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,029 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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