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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

Utah · 5,002 residents · 8.684 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,080. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 3,170 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $97,900. At a median age of 16.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 16.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,002
−39%vs 2000
vs 8,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
576 / sq mi
−39%vs 2000
vs 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
16.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 20.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K8K13K17K22K1990201020202024Highland
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,080
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,053 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,778
−50%vs 2000
vs $19,614 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$97,900
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $249,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$685
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,304 in 2000
US average: $450
95.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.2% in 2000
4.6% rent
2.3
−27%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,857)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(177)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(525)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(63)
Asian1.3%(66)
Other0.8%(39)
Diversity Score8.1%(405)
8
+26%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 16.8 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, Utah?

Highland, Utah has about 5,002 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Utah?

The typical household in Highland, Utah earns about $43,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Utah expensive?

In Highland, Utah, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Utah?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Utah?

About 7.0% of people in Highland, Utah 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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