Highland City is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Highland City has a 2024 population of 12,726. Highland City is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 11.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland City is $113,009 with a poverty rate of 3.96%. The median age in Highland City is 38.5 years: 38 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,356 | 65.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,642 | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,465 | 11.51% |
| Other race | 1,025 | 8.05% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,333 | 2.93 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 2,705 | 3.29 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 1,043 | 1.49 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 363 | 4.07 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 222 | 3.52 | 96.8 | 3.2 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 452 | 5.16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,053 | 12.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,896 | 21.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 931 | 10.63% |
| High School Graduate | 2,278 | 26.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 352 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 1,794 | 20.49% |
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 | 6,071 | 5,716 | 2,211 |
| Hispanic | 1,481 | 1,116 | 262 |
| 2+ Races | 1,061 | 862 | 221 |
| Other Race | 648 | 449 | 70 |
| Black | 626 | 624 | 179 |
| Asian | 190 | 146 | 79 |
| Native American | 18 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,165 | $64,688 | $46,576 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,295 | $64,830 | $55,000 |
| High School Graduate | $42,245 | $49,280 | $31,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,071 | $36,024 | $11,136 |
| Overall | $48,700 | $56,510 | $39,398 |
| Some College | $45,827 | $61,944 | $38,255 |
$48,700
Average Earnings
$56,510
Average Male
$39,398
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.98% of Highland City residents speak only English, while 16.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,077 | 314 | 3.89% |
| Multiple | 1,642 | 112 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 2,412 | 86 | 3.57% |
| Black | 1,464 | 54 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 226 | 23 | 10.18% |
3.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.72%
Male Poverty Rate
3.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland City is Asian, with 10.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland City is Hispanic, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.84% |
| Some College | 3.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.36% |
| Male Employed | 1.71% |
| Female Employed | 0.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,602 | $120,920 |
| Households | $88,628 | $113,009 |
| Married Families | $102,534 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,306 | $81,059 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
796
Number of Veterans
696
Male Veterans
100
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 319 |
| Vietnam | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 255 |
| 35 to 54 | 226 |
| 18 to 34 | 108 |
| 75+ | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 609 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 9.77% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 6.34% |
| Black | 44 | 4.91% |
| Other Race | 31 | 4.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
46.17%
Born in Highland City
89.65%
Native Born
10.35%
Foreign Born
5.03%
Non Citizen
5.33%
Naturalized
89.65% of Highland City residents were born in the United States, with 46.17% having been born in Florida. 5.03% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,726 | 135 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 12,591 | 135 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 12,456 | 1,457 | 13.25% |
| 2021 | 10,999 | -393 | -3.45% |
| 2020 | 11,392 | 790 | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 10,602 | -39 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 10,641 | 255 | 2.46% |
| 2017 | 10,386 | 286 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 10,100 | -20 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 10,120 | 80 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 10,040 | 68 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 9,972 | 402 | 4.2% |
| 2012 | 9,570 | -535 | -5.29% |
| 2011 | 10,105 | -729 | -6.73% |
| 2010 | 10,834 | 0 | 0% |