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Highland

Utah · 19,348 residents · 8.684 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,177. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,176 residents. 62% 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 $599,700. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 97% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,348
+137%since 2000
from 8,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,228 / sq mi
+137%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.9
+29%since 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K13K17K22K1990201020202024Highland
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,177
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,550
+132%since 2000
from $19,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$599,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,039
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,304 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(17,313)
Black0.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(860)
Asian1.2%(234)
Other2.2%(419)
Diversity Score19.7%(3,808)
Diversity Score
20
+207%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Utah?

Highland, Utah has about 19,348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Utah?

The typical household in Highland, Utah earns about $146,177 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 $599,700, and the typical rent is about $2,039 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Utah?

About 62.3% 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 1.7% 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 14,346 residents, a change of about 287 percent over that period.

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