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Highland

Texas · 15,899 residents · 5.532 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,536. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 128% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,899
+31%since 2000
from 12,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,874 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K12K15K17K1990201020202024Highland
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,536
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,141 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,378
+49%since 2000
from $40,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,955
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,276 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(12,491)
Black2.7%(426)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,560)
Asian4.4%(692)
Other2.7%(427)
Diversity Score43.1%(6,859)
Diversity Score
43
+162%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Texas?

Highland, Texas has about 15,899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Texas?

The typical household in Highland, Texas earns about $145,536 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 $376,300, and the typical rent is about $1,955 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Texas?

About 55.7% 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 2.2% 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 8,872 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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