Highland is a city located in San Bernardino County California. Highland has a 2024 population of 55,933. Highland is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,009 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland is $110,186 with a poverty rate of 16.69%. The median age in Highland is 33.3 years: 33.1 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,762 | 38.39% |
| Other race | 17,970 | 31.7% |
| Two or more races | 7,611 | 13.43% |
| Asian | 4,879 | 8.61% |
| Black or African American | 3,635 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 784 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.09% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,401 | 3.44 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 7,999 | 3.76 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 3,245 | 4.1 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 3,217 | 1.51 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Male | 1,940 | 4.25 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,970 | 11.28% |
| Associates Degree | 2,456 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,729 | 13.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,288 | 9.34% |
| High School Graduate | 10,709 | 30.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,585 | 10.18% |
| Some College | 6,473 | 18.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,678 | 12,791 | 1,975 |
| Other Race | 10,727 | 7,315 | 998 |
| White | 10,320 | 9,386 | 3,383 |
| 2+ Races | 3,914 | 2,765 | 701 |
| Asian | 3,299 | 2,804 | 1,647 |
| Black | 1,987 | 1,845 | 660 |
| Native American | 570 | 396 | 100 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,146 | $92,727 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,034 | $113,883 | $96,953 |
| High School Graduate | $33,406 | $37,088 | $28,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,363 | $37,721 | $25,641 |
| Overall | $42,935 | $46,864 | $38,249 |
| Some College | $47,380 | $55,688 | $40,068 |
$42,935
Average Earnings
$46,864
Average Male
$38,249
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.67% of Highland residents speak only English, while 46.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33,409 | 6,803 | 20.36% |
| Other | 17,916 | 4,483 | 25.02% |
| White | 13,086 | 1,407 | 10.75% |
| Multiple | 7,592 | 1,116 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 4,879 | 742 | 15.21% |
| Black | 3,622 | 700 | 19.33% |
| Native | 784 | 142 | 18.11% |
16.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.3%
Male Poverty Rate
18.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland is Other, with 25.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland is White, with 10.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.62% |
| High School | 20.13% |
| Some College | 7.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.56% |
| Female Employed | 8.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,976 | $116,247 |
| Households | $77,979 | $110,186 |
| Married Families | $113,351 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,333 | $60,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,913
Number of Veterans
1,837
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 725 |
| Second Gulf War | 322 |
| First Gulf War | 309 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 634 |
| 65 to 74 | 474 |
| 75+ | 465 |
| 55 to 64 | 246 |
| 18 to 34 | 94 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,105 | 6.76% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 1.41% |
| Black | 243 | 9.71% |
| Asian | 235 | 6.34% |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 3.89% |
| Other Race | 95 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 43 | 7.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.52%
Born in Highland
77.86%
Native Born
22.14%
Foreign Born
11.43%
Non Citizen
10.71%
Naturalized
77.86% of Highland residents were born in the United States, with 66.52% having been born in California. 11.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 54,588 | -269 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 54,857 | -269 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 55,126 | -269 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 55,395 | -269 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 55,664 | -269 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 55,933 | -269 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 56,202 | -321 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 56,523 | -403 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 56,926 | -83 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 57,009 | 1,360 | 2.44% |
| 2019 | 55,649 | 207 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 55,442 | 349 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 55,093 | 299 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 54,794 | 262 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 54,532 | 257 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 54,275 | 228 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 54,047 | 174 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 53,873 | 255 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 53,618 | 404 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 53,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 44,605 | 10,166 | 29.52% |
| 1990 | 34,439 | 12,719 | 58.56% |
| 1980 | 21,720 | 9,051 | 71.44% |
| 1970 | 12,669 | -41,919 | -76.79% |