Highland, NY Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,397	4,643	69.1%	72.7%
Asian	674	236	10.6%	3.7%
Multiracial	508	253	8.0%	4.0%
Black	327	458	5.1%	7.2%
Hispanic	261	737	4.1%	11.5%
Native American/Other	200	58	3.1%	0.9%

Highland, New York has an estimated population of 6,367, a less than 1% change from the 6,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 10.6% Asian, 8.0% Multiracial, 5.1% Black, 4.1% Hispanic, and 3.1% 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 considerably less diverse than New York 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 45.0% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 305th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

4,397 residents of Highland, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Highland ranks 977th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 72.7% to 69.1%.

Highland is more White than neighboring Marist College (63.9% White), Poughkeepsie (32.8% White), and Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (62.6% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Milton CDP (Ulster County) (70.4% White), and Hyde Park (82.1% White).

Highland's Black Population

327 residents of Highland, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.1%.

Highland is less Black than neighboring Marist College (12.3% Black), Poughkeepsie (30% Black), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (13.4% Black), Milton CDP (Ulster County) (11.9% Black), and Hyde Park (8% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

674 residents of Highland, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 326th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 185.6%. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 3.7% to 10.6%.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Marist College (6% Asian), Poughkeepsie (1.6% Asian), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.5% Asian), Milton CDP (Ulster County) (0.4% Asian), and Hyde Park (0.4% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

261 residents of Highland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 310th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 11.5% to 4.1%.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Milton CDP (Ulster County) (2.4% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Marist College (10.5% Hispanic), Poughkeepsie (27.5% Hispanic), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (16.9% Hispanic), and Hyde Park (6.7% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

200 residents of Highland, or 3.1% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 244.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.1%.

Highland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marist College (1.5% Native American/Other), Poughkeepsie (1.4% Native American/Other), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (0.2% Native American/Other), Milton CDP (Ulster County) (0% Native American/Other), and Hyde Park (0% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

508 residents of Highland, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 4.0% to 8.0%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Marist College (5.8% Multiracial), Poughkeepsie (6.8% Multiracial), Fairview CDP (Dutchess County) (3.4% Multiracial), and Hyde Park (2.8% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Milton CDP (Ulster County) (14.9% 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.