North Highlands is a CDP located in Sacramento County California. North Highlands has a 2024 population of 48,981. North Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,660 in 2020.
The average household income in North Highlands is $75,466 with a poverty rate of 20.5%. The median age in North Highlands is 34 years: 32.8 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,712 | 57.63% |
| Two or more races | 6,544 | 13.61% |
| Black or African American | 4,763 | 9.91% |
| Other race | 4,571 | 9.51% |
| Asian | 3,958 | 8.23% |
| Native American | 414 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.25% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,910 | 3 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 6,958 | 3.76 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 4,954 | 1.28 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 2,816 | 3.87 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 1,182 | 3.6 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
51.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,744 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 3,056 | 9.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,027 | 9.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,173 | 3.84% |
| High School Graduate | 10,312 | 33.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,995 | 9.79% |
| Some College | 8,271 | 27.05% |
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 | 16,415 | 14,890 | 2,369 |
| Hispanic | 7,633 | 5,398 | 603 |
| 2+ Races | 3,095 | 2,347 | 391 |
| Black | 2,962 | 2,787 | 579 |
| Other Race | 2,458 | 1,846 | 249 |
| Asian | 2,295 | 1,613 | 430 |
| Native American | 244 | 196 | 6 |
| Islander | 121 | 97 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 19.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,493 | $61,755 | $44,432 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,250 | $70,375 | $64,111 |
| High School Graduate | $37,629 | $43,361 | $28,770 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,446 | $34,844 | $28,084 |
| Overall | $39,577 | $42,717 | $35,603 |
| Some College | $38,367 | $41,324 | $36,350 |
$39,577
Average Earnings
$42,717
Average Male
$35,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.02% of North Highlands residents speak only English, while 40.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,979 | 3,743 | 17.03% |
| Hispanic | 14,529 | 3,415 | 23.5% |
| Multiple | 6,540 | 1,802 | 27.55% |
| Other | 4,557 | 1,556 | 34.15% |
| Black | 4,678 | 1,130 | 24.16% |
| Asian | 3,944 | 992 | 25.15% |
| Native | 414 | 24 | 5.8% |
| Islander | 120 | 21 | 17.5% |
20.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.59%
Male Poverty Rate
21.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Highlands is Other, with 34.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Highlands is Native, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.83% |
| High School | 16.29% |
| Some College | 13.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.56% |
| Female Employed | 10.32% |
| Male Employed | 10.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,961 | $79,377 |
| Households | $62,156 | $75,466 |
| Married Families | $76,975 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,340 | $56,288 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
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
2,154
Number of Veterans
1,917
Male Veterans
237
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 802 |
| First Gulf War | 532 |
| Second Gulf War | 392 |
| Korea | 108 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 547 |
| 65 to 74 | 542 |
| 55 to 64 | 506 |
| 75+ | 360 |
| 18 to 34 | 199 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 7.2% |
| Black | 332 | 9.11% |
| Hispanic | 262 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 36 | 13.69% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.16% |
| Other Race | 31 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
57.12%
Born in North Highlands
71.3%
Native Born
28.7%
Foreign Born
15.32%
Non Citizen
13.37%
Naturalized
71.3% of North Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 57.12% having been born in California. 15.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48,981 | 449 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 48,532 | 449 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 48,083 | -341 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 48,424 | -236 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 48,660 | 999 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 47,661 | -1,307 | -2.67% |
| 2018 | 48,968 | 1,611 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 47,357 | 516 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 46,841 | 465 | 1% |
| 2015 | 46,376 | 1,477 | 3.29% |
| 2014 | 44,899 | 325 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 44,574 | 911 | 2.09% |
| 2012 | 43,663 | 775 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 42,888 | 194 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 42,694 | 0 | 0% |