Highland City, FL Demographics

A map of Highland City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,972	7,874	67.6%	63.7%
Hispanic	2,245	2,232	16.9%	18.1%
Black	1,338	1,152	10.1%	9.3%
Multiracial	402	509	3.0%	4.1%
Asian	277	505	2.1%	4.1%
Native American/Other	42	83	0.3%	0.7%

Highland City, Florida has an estimated population of 13,276, an increase from the 12,355 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland City, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 50.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland City is ranked the 290th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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 City was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland City's White Population

8,972 residents of Highland City, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland City is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Highland City ranks 537th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland City's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Highland City's population has increased from 63.7% to 67.6%.

Highland City is more White than neighboring Crystal Lake (42.6% White), Bartow (55.8% White), Fussels Corner (66% White), and Combee Settlement (38% White). Highland City is less White than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (76.1% White).

Highland City's Black Population

1,338 residents of Highland City, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland City is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Highland City ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland City's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Highland City's population has increased from 9.3% to 10.1%.

Highland City is more Black than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (2.7% Black). Highland City is less Black than neighboring Crystal Lake (19.3% Black), Bartow (22% Black), Fussels Corner (11.8% Black), and Combee Settlement (15.6% Black).

Highland City's Asian Population

277 residents of Highland City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Highland City ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Asian residents' share of Highland City's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.1%.

Highland City is more Asian than neighboring Crystal Lake (1.9% Asian), Fussels Corner (0.8% Asian), and Combee Settlement (0% Asian). Highland City is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (2.5% Asian), and Bartow (2.7% Asian).

Highland City's Hispanic Population

2,245 residents of Highland City, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland City is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Highland City ranks 341st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland City's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Highland City's population has decreased from 18.1% to 16.9%.

Highland City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (15.2% Hispanic), and Bartow (15.9% Hispanic). Highland City is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Lake (32.9% Hispanic), Fussels Corner (19.6% Hispanic), and Combee Settlement (42.8% Hispanic).

Highland City's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Highland City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland City ranks 570th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Highland City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Combee Settlement (0% Native American/Other). Highland City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other), Crystal Lake (0.8% Native American/Other), and Fussels Corner (0.4% Native American/Other).

Highland City's Multiracial Population

402 residents of Highland City, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland City ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland City's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.0%.

Highland City is more Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Lake (2.5% Multiracial), and Fussels Corner (1.4% Multiracial). Highland City is less Multiracial than neighboring Bartow (3.3% Multiracial), and Combee Settlement (3.6% 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.