NEIGHBORHOOD
Highland
Colorado · Denver · 11,206 residents · 1.15 sq mi
The short version
With 11,206 people, Highland is a neighborhood in Denver. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 36% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $846,467. There are 9,727 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Highland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,206
Population density
9,727 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.15 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$132,013
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$104,226
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
Retail trade9%
Public administration7.5%
Information6.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$846,467
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,331
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.67 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(8,626)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,466)
Asian2.3%(256)
Other7.4%(824)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(8,626)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,466)
Asian2.3%(256)
Other7.4%(824)
Diversity Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
8.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Highland, Denver, Colorado?
Highland, Denver, Colorado has about 11,206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Highland, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in Highland, Denver, Colorado earns about $132,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Highland, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In Highland, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $846,467, and the typical rent is about $2,331 a month.
How educated are people in Highland, Denver, Colorado?
About 81.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Highland, Denver, Colorado?
About 6.2% of people in Highland, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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DenverDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024