Highlands is a CDP located in Harris County Texas. Highlands has a 2024 population of 7,332. Highlands is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,345 in 2020.
The average household income in Highlands is $83,219 with a poverty rate of 9.84%. The median age in Highlands is 37.4 years: 36.5 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,990 | 67.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,318 | 17.96% |
| Black or African American | 553 | 7.54% |
| Other race | 279 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 181 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,508 | 2.92 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Married | 1,445 | 3.58 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 708 | 1.23 | 79 | 21 |
| Female | 225 | 3.21 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Male | 130 | 4.25 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
75.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 531 | 10.78% |
| Associates Degree | 542 | 11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 496 | 10.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 2.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,661 | 33.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 368 | 7.47% |
| Some College | 1,207 | 24.5% |
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 | 2,692 | 2,413 | 239 |
| Hispanic | 1,753 | 1,133 | 206 |
| 2+ Races | 757 | 373 | 19 |
| Black | 363 | 363 | 153 |
| Other Race | 272 | 265 | 122 |
| Native American | 181 | 153 | 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 other race people with a rate of 44.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,056 | $41,139 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,766 | $145,496 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,600 | $41,974 | $37,600 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,747 | $45,900 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,684 | $47,386 | $26,987 |
| Some College | $41,900 | $83,583 | $26,762 |
$40,684
Average Earnings
$47,386
Average Male
$26,987
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.99% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 30.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,602 | 470 | 13.05% |
| Multiple | 1,318 | 127 | 9.64% |
| Hispanic | 2,545 | 95 | 3.73% |
| Black | 553 | 28 | 5.06% |
| Other | 272 | 18 | 6.62% |
9.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.72%
Male Poverty Rate
13.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is White, with 13.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Hispanic, with 3.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.63% |
| Some College | 6.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.24% |
| Male Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,586 | $97,698 |
| Households | $54,524 | $83,219 |
| Married Families | $70,910 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,467 | $39,130 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
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
716
Number of Veterans
579
Male Veterans
137
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 319 |
| Vietnam | 301 |
| First Gulf War | 139 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 289 |
| 65 to 74 | 235 |
| 75+ | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 321 | 8.95% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 11.17% |
| Black | 180 | 41% |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 11.73% |
| Native American | 104 | 57.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
68.51%
Born in Highlands
84.06%
Native Born
15.94%
Foreign Born
7.88%
Non Citizen
8.07%
Naturalized
84.06% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 68.51% having been born in Texas. 7.88% 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 | 7,332 | -13 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 7,345 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 7,359 | -355 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 7,714 | 369 | 5.02% |
| 2020 | 7,345 | -375 | -4.86% |
| 2019 | 7,720 | 288 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 7,432 | -112 | -1.48% |
| 2017 | 7,544 | 158 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 7,386 | -129 | -1.72% |
| 2015 | 7,515 | -260 | -3.34% |
| 2014 | 7,775 | 475 | 6.51% |
| 2013 | 7,300 | -303 | -3.99% |
| 2012 | 7,603 | 106 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 7,497 | -25 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 7,522 | 0 | 0% |