High Springs is a city located in Alachua County Florida. High Springs has a 2024 population of 6,782. High Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 8.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,244 in 2020.
The average household income in High Springs is $104,782 with a poverty rate of 16.4%. The median age in High Springs is 37.2 years: 31.5 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of High Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,903 | 76.66% |
| Black or African American | 1,047 | 16.37% |
| Two or more races | 255 | 3.99% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,010 | 3.17 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 1,286 | 3.79 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 446 | 1.11 | 76 | 24 |
| Female | 251 | 3.8 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 27 | 2.04 | 100 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 6.09% |
| Associates Degree | 676 | 17.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 793 | 20.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 493 | 12.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,003 | 25.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 1.92% |
| Some College | 627 | 16.06% |
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 | 2,787 | 2,582 | 1,116 |
| Black | 533 | 533 | 81 |
| Hispanic | 337 | 321 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 156 | 54 |
| Other Race | 92 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 55 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 40.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,977 | $64,255 | $50,526 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,724 | $0 | $82,614 |
| High School Graduate | $32,005 | $0 | $32,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,781 | $40,781 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,981 | $50,234 | $44,572 |
| Some College | $42,206 | $48,125 | $41,197 |
$47,981
Average Earnings
$50,234
Average Male
$44,572
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.53% of High Springs residents speak only English, while 7.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,046 | 732 | 69.98% |
| White | 4,293 | 265 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 624 | 45 | 7.21% |
| Multiple | 255 | 11 | 4.31% |
| Other | 136 | 1 | 0.74% |
16.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.8%
Male Poverty Rate
12.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in High Springs is Black, with 69.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in High Springs is Other, with 0.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.86% |
| Some College | 14.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 8.12% |
| Female Employed | 1.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,825 | $115,488 |
| Households | $80,973 | $104,782 |
| Married Families | $96,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,706 | $58,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
375
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 175 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 18 to 34 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 9.81% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 13.89% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 20.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
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
59.41%
Born in High Springs
95.36%
Native Born
4.64%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
95.36% of High Springs residents were born in the United States, with 59.41% having been born in Florida. 2.16% 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 | 7,456 | 135 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 7,321 | 135 | 1.88% |
| 2027 | 7,186 | 134 | 1.9% |
| 2026 | 7,052 | 135 | 1.95% |
| 2025 | 6,917 | 135 | 1.99% |
| 2024 | 6,782 | 134 | 2.02% |
| 2023 | 6,648 | 98 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 6,550 | 176 | 2.76% |
| 2021 | 6,374 | 130 | 2.08% |
| 2020 | 6,244 | 44 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 6,200 | 84 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 6,116 | 93 | 1.54% |
| 2017 | 6,023 | 124 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 5,899 | 138 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 5,761 | 150 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 5,611 | 127 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 5,484 | 31 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 5,453 | 92 | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 5,361 | 69 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 5,292 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,863 | 719 | 22.87% |
| 1990 | 3,144 | 357 | 12.81% |
| 1970 | 2,787 | -4,669 | -62.62% |