Highlands town is located in Orange County New York. Highlands town has a 2024 population of 12,740. Highlands town is currently declining at a rate of -0.55% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,912 in 2020.
The average household income in Highlands town is $123,534 with a poverty rate of 6.06%. The median age in Highlands town is 27.2 years: 24.3 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,217 | 63.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,976 | 15.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,387 | 10.76% |
| Other race | 690 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 561 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.05% |
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 | 3,938 | 2.66 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Married | 1,866 | 3.77 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 1,535 | 1.26 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Female | 374 | 2.86 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Male | 163 | 2.6 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
41.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 368 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 458 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,220 | 18.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,882 | 28.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,494 | 22.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 1,069 | 16.04% |
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 | 4,182 | 3,993 | 2,148 |
| Hispanic | 1,115 | 890 | 321 |
| 2+ Races | 844 | 754 | 299 |
| Black | 729 | 638 | 207 |
| Other Race | 406 | 277 | 153 |
| Asian | 276 | 250 | 224 |
| Native American | 51 | 47 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,196 | $97,222 | $66,397 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,659 | $128,281 | $88,333 |
| High School Graduate | $41,960 | $42,243 | $41,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $60,637 | $11,667 |
| Overall | $69,129 | $74,205 | $62,428 |
| Some College | $55,982 | $65,299 | $51,282 |
$69,129
Average Earnings
$74,205
Average Male
$62,428
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.92% of Highlands town residents speak only English, while 20.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,131 | 289 | 13.56% |
| White | 6,201 | 283 | 4.56% |
| Other | 621 | 235 | 37.84% |
| Black | 1,111 | 61 | 5.49% |
| Multiple | 1,688 | 42 | 2.49% |
6.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.57%
Male Poverty Rate
7.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands town is Other, with 37.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands town is Multiple, with 2.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.58% |
| High School | 10.59% |
| Some College | 3.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.48% |
| Female Employed | 5.65% |
| Male Employed | 5.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,951 | $147,747 |
| Households | $111,786 | $123,534 |
| Married Families | $152,634 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,542 | $82,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,329
Number of Veterans
940
Male Veterans
389
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,020 |
| First Gulf War | 384 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 616 |
| 35 to 54 | 384 |
| 55 to 64 | 172 |
| 75+ | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,021 | 22.04% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 9.72% |
| Black | 113 | 15.11% |
| Asian | 84 | 32.56% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 6.81% |
| Native American | 43 | 84.31% |
| Other Race | 9 | 2.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
34.24%
Born in Highlands town
88.21%
Native Born
11.79%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
7.31%
Naturalized
88.21% of Highlands town residents were born in the United States, with 34.24% having been born in New York. 4.47% 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 | 12,385 | -71 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 12,456 | -71 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 12,527 | -71 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 12,598 | -71 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 12,669 | -71 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 12,740 | -71 | -0.55% |
| 2023 | 12,811 | -71 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 12,882 | -74 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 12,956 | 44 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 12,912 | 632 | 5.15% |
| 2019 | 12,280 | -45 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 12,325 | 89 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 12,236 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 12,226 | 74 | 0.61% |
| 2015 | 12,152 | 26 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 12,126 | -79 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 12,205 | -105 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 12,310 | -108 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 12,418 | -60 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 12,478 | 0 | 0% |