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 $146,822 with a poverty rate of 7.43%. The median age in Highland town is 56 years: 53.9 years for males, and 57 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,914 | 87.24% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 7.66% |
| Other race | 51 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| 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 | 1,144 | 1.83 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 551 | 2.4 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 526 | 1.17 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 46 | 2.3 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Male | 21 | 2.62 | 100 | 0 |
2.38
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 5.37% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 11.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 11.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 320 | 17.18% |
| High School Graduate | 649 | 34.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 286 | 15.35% |
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 | 1,610 | 1,468 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 114 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 120 | 29 |
| Other Race | 51 | 24 | 16 |
| Black | 44 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 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 | $48,466 | $0 | $47,727 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,333 | $175,327 | $89,243 |
| High School Graduate | $40,192 | $42,404 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,639 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Overall | $53,646 | $68,456 | $44,239 |
| Some College | $47,202 | $73,889 | $0 |
$53,646
Average Earnings
$68,456
Average Male
$44,239
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.46% of Highland town residents speak only English, while 15.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,896 | 86 | 4.54% |
| Black | 44 | 42 | 95.45% |
| Other | 51 | 27 | 52.94% |
| Hispanic | 176 | 27 | 15.34% |
| Multiple | 168 | 8 | 4.76% |
7.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.07%
Male Poverty Rate
7.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland town is Black, with 95.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland town is White, with 4.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.55% |
| High School | 7.4% |
| Some College | 7.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.09% |
| Female Employed | 5.29% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,000 | $216,090 |
| Households | $59,699 | $146,822 |
| Married Families | $78,194 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,565 | $63,565 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
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
151
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 7.89% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4.26% |
| Black | 2 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
59.66%
Born in Highland town
83.59%
Native Born
16.41%
Foreign Born
1.5%
Non Citizen
14.9%
Naturalized
83.59% of Highland town residents were born in the United States, with 59.66% having been born in New York. 1.5% 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% |