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Highland

Minnesota · St. Paul · 27,325 residents · 5.648 sq mi
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The short version

Highland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,634. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $433,666. Households here earn about 38% more than the St. Paul median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 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
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,325
Population density
4,838 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,634
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,836
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$433,666
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,342
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(20,034)
Black11.8%(3,230)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,444)
Asian3.1%(836)
Other6.5%(1,781)
Diversity Score55.1%(15,046)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(20,034)
Black11.8%(3,230)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,444)
Asian3.1%(836)
Other6.5%(1,781)
Diversity Score55.1%(15,046)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
13.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota?

Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota has about 27,325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota?

The typical household in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota earns about $101,634 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota expensive?

In Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $433,666, and the typical rent is about $1,342 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 64.1% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota?

About 7.1% of people in Highland, St. Paul, Minnesota 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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