Highland, MD Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Highland, Maryland has an estimated population of 972, a large decrease from the 1,133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.9% White, 24.7% Hispanic, 13.6% Asian, 12.7% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Maryland 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 54.5% in 2020 and 72.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 337th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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 316th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

407 residents of Highland, or 41.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Highland ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has declined by an estimated 42.8%. White residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 62.8% to 41.9%.

Highland is more White than neighboring Burtonsville (21.2% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Fulton (44.8% White), Ashton-Sandy Spring (63.8% White), Spencerville (48.8% White), and Scaggsville (51.6% White).

Highland's Black Population

123 residents of Highland, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 331st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has grown by an estimated 141.2%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 4.5% to 12.7%.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Fulton (10.2% Black), Ashton-Sandy Spring (11.9% Black), and Spencerville (0.2% Black). Highland is less Black than neighboring Burtonsville (37.6% Black), and Scaggsville (15.9% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

132 residents of Highland, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 23.3% to 13.6%.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Ashton-Sandy Spring (7.8% Asian), and Spencerville (11.4% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Fulton (28.4% Asian), Burtonsville (22.1% Asian), and Scaggsville (17.4% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

240 residents of Highland, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 471.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 3.7% to 24.7%.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (2.8% Hispanic), Ashton-Sandy Spring (10% Hispanic), Burtonsville (13.5% Hispanic), and Scaggsville (8.5% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Spencerville (32.8% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highland, or 0.0% 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 Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (0.7% Native American/Other), Spencerville (1.8% Native American/Other), Burtonsville (2.1% Native American/Other), and Scaggsville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

70 residents of Highland, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.2%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Ashton-Sandy Spring (6.5% Multiracial), Spencerville (5% Multiracial), Burtonsville (3.5% Multiracial), and Scaggsville (6.2% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (13.1% 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.