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Highland

County:
Howard County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.406
State:
Maryland

Highland is a CDP located in Howard County, Maryland. Highland has a 2026 population of 728. Highland is currently declining at a rate of -2.54% 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 is $250,001 with a poverty rate of 3.4%. The median age in Highland is 40.5 years: 30.6 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 130.9 males.

728
Total Population
303
Density (mi²)
-19 -2.54%
Growth

Highland Population

Highland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026728-19-2.54%
2025747-19-2.48%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 30.6 years

Highland Adults

There are 638 adults, (88 of whom are seniors) in Highland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 421 (43.3%)
Male: 551 (56.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Highland includes 43.21% White, 13.58% Asian, 12.65% Black or African American, 5.04% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White42043.21%
Two or more races24825.51%
Asian13213.58%
Black or African American12312.65%
Other race495.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races17818.31%
Other race495.04%
White131.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White40741.87%
Asian13213.58%
Black or African American12312.65%
Two or more races707.2%

Highland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Highland 's average per capita income is $179,615. Household income levels show a median of $250,001. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%.

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
Households$250,001$371,170
Families$250,001$405,482
Married Families$250,001-
Non Families-$75,087

$179,615

Average Income

$250,001

Median Household Income

3.4%

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)