Highland town is located in Ulster County New York. Highland town has a 2024 population of 2,214. Highland town is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually but its population has increased by 1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,191 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland town is $151,655 with a poverty rate of 8.62%. The median age in Highland town is 57.9 years: 56.2 years for males, and 58.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,764 | 87.89% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 9.37% |
| Other race | 37 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,089 | 1.78 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 527 | 1.11 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Married | 493 | 2.41 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Female | 53 | 2.7 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 16 | 1.56 | 100 | 0 |
2.34
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 3.13% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 10.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 10.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 345 | 19.65% |
| High School Graduate | 592 | 33.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 4.33% |
| Some College | 325 | 18.51% |
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 | 1,538 | 1,434 | 484 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 149 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 119 | 35 |
| Other Race | 37 | 19 | 12 |
| Black | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,125 | $71,125 | $50,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,813 | $165,208 | $92,269 |
| High School Graduate | $38,438 | $41,346 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,861 | $71,000 | $46,591 |
| Some College | $71,964 | $76,864 | $0 |
$59,861
Average Earnings
$71,000
Average Male
$46,591
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.61% of Highland town residents speak only English, while 14.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,752 | 131 | 7.48% |
| Multiple | 188 | 20 | 10.64% |
| Other | 37 | 18 | 48.65% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 18 | 11.18% |
| Black | 9 | 4 | 44.44% |
8.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.98%
Male Poverty Rate
10.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland town is Other, with 48.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland town is White, with 7.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.25% |
| High School | 8.28% |
| Some College | 7.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.04% |
| Female Employed | 5.34% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,167 | $232,239 |
| Households | $61,489 | $151,655 |
| Married Families | $85,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,602 | $61,684 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 5% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 10.26% |
| Black | 5 | 55.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
10%
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
58.25%
Born in Highland town
85.4%
Native Born
14.6%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
13.1%
Naturalized
85.4% of Highland town residents were born in the United States, with 58.25% having been born in New York. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,189 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 2,194 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 2,199 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 2,204 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 2,209 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 2,214 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 2,219 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 2,224 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,224 | 33 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 2,191 | -296 | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 2,487 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 2,478 | 20 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 2,458 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 2,451 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,444 | -25 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 2,469 | -44 | -1.75% |
| 2013 | 2,513 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 2,509 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 2,517 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 2,530 | 0 | 0% |