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Highland City

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.885
State:
Florida

Highland City is a CDP located in Polk County, Florida. Highland City has a 2026 population of 13,170. Highland City is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Highland City is $90,947 with a poverty rate of 5.89%. The median age in Highland City is 39.2 years: 38.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.2 males.

13.2K
Total Population
1,670
Density (mi²)
146 1.12%
Growth

Highland City Population

Highland City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,1701461.12%
202513,0241461.13%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 38.1 years

Highland City Adults

There are 9,691 adults, (1,941 of whom are seniors) in Highland City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,228 (46.9%)
Male: 7,048 (53.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Highland City includes 68.63% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 3.8% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,11168.63%
Two or more races1,99915.06%
Black or African American1,38110.4%
Other race5053.8%
Asian2772.09%
Native American30.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,59712.03%
Other race4663.51%
White1391.05%
Black or African American430.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,97267.58%
Black or African American1,33810.08%
Two or more races4023.03%
Asian2772.09%
Other race390.29%
Native American30.02%

Highland City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Highland City 's average per capita income is $50,231. Household income levels show a median of $90,947. The poverty rate stands at 5.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,922-
Families$100,966$126,598
Households$90,947$114,598
Non Families$62,159$78,695

$50,231

Average Income

$90,947

Median Household Income

5.89%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)