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 $88,306 with a poverty rate of 15.19%. The median age in Highlands is 34.5 years: 36 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,558 | 75.53% |
| Two or more races | 909 | 12.35% |
| Black or African American | 383 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 332 | 4.51% |
| Native American | 161 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.22% |
| 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 | 2,416 | 3.04 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 1,447 | 3.66 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 570 | 1.15 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Female | 226 | 3.32 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Male | 173 | 3.62 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 541 | 11.56% |
| Associates Degree | 529 | 11.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 601 | 12.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,600 | 34.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 1,016 | 21.71% |
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 | 2,698 | 2,410 | 321 |
| Hispanic | 1,672 | 1,169 | 336 |
| 2+ Races | 530 | 310 | 0 |
| Other Race | 325 | 320 | 155 |
| Black | 221 | 221 | 86 |
| Native American | 161 | 132 | 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 47.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,261 | $38,656 | $50,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $140,820 | $140,820 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,443 | $45,099 | $35,636 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,291 | $39,495 | $13,325 |
| Overall | $45,115 | $51,557 | $36,230 |
| Some College | $74,301 | $86,500 | $0 |
$45,115
Average Earnings
$51,557
Average Male
$36,230
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.17% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 35.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,849 | 517 | 18.15% |
| White | 3,699 | 433 | 11.71% |
| Multiple | 909 | 139 | 15.29% |
| Black | 378 | 25 | 6.61% |
| Other | 327 | 14 | 4.28% |
15.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.88%
Male Poverty Rate
17.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Hispanic, with 18.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Other, with 4.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.54% |
| High School | 8.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.38% |
| Some College | 4.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 14.84% |
| Female Employed | 8.17% |
| Male Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,738 | $101,420 |
| Households | $64,343 | $88,306 |
| Married Families | $76,701 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,375 | $40,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
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
510
Number of Veterans
425
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 239 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 7.11% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 7.31% |
| Black | 98 | 34.15% |
| Native American | 92 | 57.14% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 6.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8%
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
70.38%
Born in Highlands
83.31%
Native Born
16.69%
Foreign Born
10.08%
Non Citizen
6.6%
Naturalized
83.31% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 70.38% having been born in Texas. 10.08% 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% |