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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland

Utah · 8,172 residents · 8.684 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,053. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $249,500. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 75% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,172
+63%since 1990
from 5,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
941 / sq mi
+63%since 1990
from 576 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
20.9
+24%since 1990
from 16.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K8K13K17K22K1990201020202024Highland
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,053
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,080 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,614
+101%since 1990
from $9,778 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$249,500
+93%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,304
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $685 in 1990
US average: $602
95.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
4.8% rent
3.1
+37%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(63)
Asian1.3%(66)
Diversity Score8.1%(405)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(7,857)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(177)
Asian0.3%(25)
Diversity Score6.4%(525)
6
−21%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.7%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 95.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−36%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Utah?

Highland, Utah has about 8,172 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Utah?

The typical household in Highland, Utah earns about $80,053 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 $249,500, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Utah?

About 45.7% 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 2.8% of people in Highland, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,170 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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