Highland, CA Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	32,406	31,624	57.2%	55.5%
White	13,738	13,300	24.2%	23.3%
Asian	4,932	4,580	8.7%	8.0%
Black	3,141	5,046	5.5%	8.9%
Multiracial	1,768	1,888	3.1%	3.3%
Native American/Other	690	561	1.2%	1.0%

Highland, California has an estimated population of 56,675, a less than 1% change from the 56,999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% Hispanic, 24.2% White, 8.7% Asian, 5.5% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland, that probability was 62.2% in 2020 and 60.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 164th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Highland was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

13,738 residents of Highland, or 24.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Highland ranks 1262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 23.3% to 24.2%.

Highland is more White than neighboring San Bernardino (11.9% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Redlands (40.6% White), Mentone (45.4% White), Loma Linda (28.5% White), and Running Springs (68.1% White).

Highland's Black Population

3,141 residents of Highland, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 8.9% to 5.5%.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Mentone (4.8% Black), and Running Springs (0% Black). Highland is less Black than neighboring Redlands (5.6% Black), Loma Linda (7.8% Black), and San Bernardino (10.6% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

4,932 residents of Highland, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 356th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 8.0% to 8.7%.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Redlands (8.2% Asian), Mentone (6.5% Asian), Running Springs (2.4% Asian), and San Bernardino (3.6% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Loma Linda (28.3% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

32,406 residents of Highland, or 57.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 55.5% to 57.2%.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Redlands (39.5% Hispanic), Mentone (40.5% Hispanic), Loma Linda (29.8% Hispanic), and Running Springs (23.1% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring San Bernardino (70.2% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

690 residents of Highland, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 1038th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Highland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Redlands (0.8% Native American/Other), Mentone (1.1% Native American/Other), Running Springs (0.4% Native American/Other), and San Bernardino (1.1% Native American/Other). Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Loma Linda (2.2% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

1,768 residents of Highland, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 1131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Mentone (1.7% Multiracial), and San Bernardino (2.6% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Redlands (5.3% Multiracial), Loma Linda (3.4% Multiracial), and Running Springs (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.