State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,581.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
2.63%
World Population Review
Highlands, Texas Population 2021
7,720
Highlands is a city located in Harris County Texas. Highlands has a 2020 population of 7,720. Highlands is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,522 in 2010. Highlands reached it's highest population of 7,775 in 2014.
The average household income in Highlands is $69,271 with a poverty rate of 19.15%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,035 per month, and the median house value is $113,900. 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 Highlands was:
- White: 90.18%
- Two or more races: 3.43%
- Black or African American: 3.24%
- Other race: 2.68%
- Asian: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Highlands, Texas is 7,720 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,432.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,522.
Highlands, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,962 | 90.18% |
| Two or More Races | 265 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 3.24% |
| Some Other Race | 207 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.47% |
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Highlands Population by Race
Highlands Population Pyramid $2021
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Highlands Population by Age
Highlands Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,713 | 2.84 | 76.8 |
| Married | 1,255 | 3.85 | 72 |
| Non Family | 953 | 1.2 | 82.5 |
| Female | 300 | 3.64 | 84 |
| Male | 205 | 3.04 | 69.8 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
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Highlands Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 488 | 10.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 519 | 10.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,348 | 27.91% |
| Some College | 1,277 | 26.44% |
| Associates Degree | 631 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 374 | 7.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 3.98% |
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Highlands Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Highlands Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,307 | 2,964 | 440 |
| Hispanic | 1,327 | 663 | 42 |
| Black | 160 | 160 | 49 |
| Other Race | 95 | 56 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 18 |
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 Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,381
Average Earnings
$43,086
Average Male
$40,017
Average Female
Highlands Earnings by Educational Attainment
Highlands Language by Age
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Highlands Language
63.64% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 36.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.66% of the population.
Highlands Language
Highlands Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,957 | 1,007 | 34.05% |
| White | 4,214 | 371 | 8.80% |
| Other | 207 | 151 | 72.95% |
| Black | 241 | 42 | 17.43% |
| Multiple | 265 | 34 | 12.83% |
19.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
24.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Highlands
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Other, with 72.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is White, with 8.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.06%.
Highlands Poverty
Highlands Poverty Rate by Education
Highlands Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Highlands Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Highlands Marital Status
Highlands Veterans by War
Highlands Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 3.48% |
| Black | 49 | 30.63% |
Highlands Veterans by Race
Highlands Veterans by Education
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12.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
Highlands Veterans by Education
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57.6%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
Highlands Employment by Age
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Highlands Employment by Race
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Highlands Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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82.40%
Native Born
17.60%
Foreign Born
11.18%
Non Citizen
6.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.40% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 66.20% having been born in Texas. 11.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Highlands Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,720 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 7,720 | 0.00% | |
| 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 | 0.00% |