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Highland

Utah · 15,523 residents · 8.684 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,692. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $438,900. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,523
+90%since 2000
from 8,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,788 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.9
+5%since 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K13K17K22K1990201020202024Highland
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,692
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,509
+40%since 2000
from $19,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$438,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,650
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,304 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+50%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(14,563)
Black0.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(431)
Asian0.7%(104)
Other2.4%(365)
Diversity Score14.9%(2,321)
Diversity Score
15
+133%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% 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
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Utah?

Highland, Utah has about 15,523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Utah?

The typical household in Highland, Utah earns about $93,692 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 $438,900, and the typical rent is about $1,650 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Utah?

About 54.3% 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 5.8% 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 10,521 residents, a change of about 210 percent over that period.

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

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