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Highland

Colorado · Denver · 11,206 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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The short version

Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $846,467. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than the Denver median. 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
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%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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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%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(8,626)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,466)
Asian2.3%(256)
Other7.4%(824)
Diversity Score48.1%(5,385)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(8,626)
Black0.3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(1,466)
Asian2.3%(256)
Other7.4%(824)
Diversity Score48.1%(5,385)
Diversity Score
48
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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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