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Highland

Texas · Austin · 12,606 residents · 2.189 sq mi
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The short version

Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $530,639. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Highland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,606
Population density
5,759 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,327
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$63,203
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,639
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,681
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.9%
76.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(4,436)
Black12.6%(1,591)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(4,763)
Asian11.2%(1,408)
Other3.2%(408)
Diversity Score88%(11,093)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(4,436)
Black12.6%(1,591)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(4,763)
Asian11.2%(1,408)
Other3.2%(408)
Diversity Score88%(11,093)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Foreign born
25.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Austin, Texas?

Highland, Austin, Texas has about 12,606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Highland, Austin, Texas earns about $85,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Austin, Texas expensive?

In Highland, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $530,639, and the typical rent is about $1,681 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Austin, Texas?

About 60.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Austin, Texas?

About 13.6% of people in Highland, Austin, Texas 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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