Highlands is a CDP located in San Mateo County California. Highlands has a 2024 population of 3,185. Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 7.67% annually and its population has increased by 6.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,985 in 2020.
The average household income in Highlands is $415,227 with a poverty rate of 4.55%. The median age in Highlands is 45.1 years: 41 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,414 | 55.78% |
| Asian | 719 | 28.36% |
| Two or more races | 292 | 11.52% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 2.33% |
| Other race | 51 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 832 | 2.97 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 616 | 3.3 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 158 | 1.66 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 47 | 3.38 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 11 | 1.91 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 0.6% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 627 | 33.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 773 | 41.87% |
| High School Graduate | 52 | 2.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 220 | 11.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,131 | 1,117 | 866 |
| Asian | 490 | 474 | 409 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 124 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 109 | 109 | 70 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 9 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $205,385 | $250,001 | $175,833 |
| High School Graduate | $49,083 | $48,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $129,688 | $168,906 | $71,563 |
| Some College | $68,155 | $90,682 | $67,798 |
$129,688
Average Earnings
$168,906
Average Male
$71,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.24% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 20.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,354 | 49 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 719 | 36 | 5.01% |
| Multiple | 288 | 28 | 9.72% |
4.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.18%
Male Poverty Rate
1.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Multiple, with 9.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is White, with 3.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.57% |
| Some College | 0.82% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.92% |
| Male Employed | 1.31% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $454,683 |
| Households | $250,001 | $415,227 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $120,833 | $229,479 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
104
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Korea | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 6.89% |
| Black | 8 | 13.79% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5.76% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
49.39%
Born in Highlands
82.17%
Native Born
17.83%
Foreign Born
5.84%
Non Citizen
11.99%
Naturalized
82.17% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 49.39% having been born in California. 5.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,185 | 227 | 7.67% |
| 2023 | 2,958 | 228 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 2,730 | -93 | -3.29% |
| 2021 | 2,823 | -162 | -5.43% |
| 2020 | 2,985 | 0 | 0% |