Highlands, Texas Population 2022
Highlands is a city located in Harris County Texas. Highlands has a 2020 population of 8,830. Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,612 in 2010.
The average household income in Highlands is $69,271 with a poverty rate of 17.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,027 per month, and the median house value is $137,300. The median age in Highlands is 38.3 years, 36.2 years for males, and 40 years for females.
Highlands Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlandswas:
- White: 88.33%
- Two or more races: 7.64%
- Other race: 1.65%
- Black or African American: 1.54%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Asian: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,488 | 88.33% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race | 121 | 1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 561 | 7.64% |
Highlands Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,547 | 2.88 | 76.2 |
| Married | 1,237 | 3.93 | 76.9 |
| Male | 239 | 3.14 | 79.5 |
| Female | 290 | 2.81 | 67.6 |
| Non Family | 781 | 1.14 | 77.5 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 8.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 613 | 13.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,360 | 29.48% |
| Some College | 1,086 | 23.54% |
| Associates Degree | 623 | 13.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 396 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 2.86% |
Highlands Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 79 |
| Other Race | 79 | 76 | 14 |
| White | 3,012 | 2,658 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 1,389 | 727 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 217 | 217 | |
| Native American | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Highlands Language by Age
Highlands Language
63.95% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 36.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.40% of the population.
Highlands Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,732 | 391 | 10.48% |
| Other | 14 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 3,061 | 760 | 24.83% |
| Multiple | 561 | 115 | 20.50% |
17.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.50%
Male Poverty Rate
22.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Highlands
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is White, with 10.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Multiple, with 20.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.80%.
Highlands Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Highlands Married by Age and Sex
Highlands Marriage
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 45-54.
Highlands Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 8.95% |
| Black | 64 | 56.64% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 10.75% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 3.35% |
Highlands Veterans by Education
5.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.07%
Born in Highlands
82.72%
Native Born
17.28%
Foreign Born
11.78%
Non Citizen
5.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.72% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 69.07% having been born in Texas. 11.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,522 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 7,631 | 109 | 1.45% |
| 2012 | 7,740 | 109 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 7,849 | 109 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 7,958 | 109 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 8,067 | 109 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 8,176 | 109 | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 8,285 | 109 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 8,394 | 109 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 8,503 | 109 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 8,612 | 109 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 8,721 | 109 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 8,830 | 109 | 1.25% |