Highland, UT Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,256	17,313	85.8%	89.5%
Multiracial	1,088	698	5.4%	3.6%
Hispanic	830	860	4.1%	4.4%
Asian	333	234	1.7%	1.2%
Native American/Other	318	177	1.6%	0.9%
Black	294	66	1.5%	0.3%

Highland, Utah has an estimated population of 20,119, an increase from the 19,348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Black. 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 Utah 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 19.6% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 46th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

17,256 residents of Highland, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is considerably higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Highland ranks 143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 89.5% to 85.8%.

Highland is more White than neighboring Cedar Hills (81.1% White), American Fork (81.2% White), Lehi (80.7% White), and Pleasant Grove (80.1% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Alpine (87.8% White).

Highland's Black Population

294 residents of Highland, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has grown by an estimated 345.5%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Alpine (0.5% Black), Cedar Hills (0.2% Black), American Fork (0.3% Black), Lehi (0.6% Black), and Pleasant Grove (0.4% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

333 residents of Highland, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Alpine (1.4% Asian), Cedar Hills (1.1% Asian), and American Fork (1.6% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Lehi (2.5% Asian), and Pleasant Grove (2.2% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

830 residents of Highland, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Alpine (5.9% Hispanic), Cedar Hills (11.4% Hispanic), American Fork (10.7% Hispanic), Lehi (9.4% Hispanic), and Pleasant Grove (13.1% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

318 residents of Highland, or 1.6% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 79.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Highland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alpine (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Grove (1.2% Native American/Other). Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Hills (2% Native American/Other), and American Fork (1.8% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

1,088 residents of Highland, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.4%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Alpine (3.9% Multiracial), Cedar Hills (4.2% Multiracial), American Fork (4.4% Multiracial), Lehi (5.2% Multiracial), and Pleasant Grove (3% 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.