Highlands, CA Demographics

A map of Highlands's Population by Race

Highlands, California has an estimated population of 2,450, an increase from the 2,359 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% White, 31.4% Asian, 8.4% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highlands is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Highlands, that probability was 61.8% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highlands is ranked the 853rd 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). Highlands was ranked the 871st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highlands's White Population

1,272 residents of Highlands, or 51.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highlands is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Highlands ranks 904th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 52.5% to 51.9%.

Highlands is more White than neighboring Baywood Park (49.7% White), Hillsborough (51.2% White), Belmont (45.8% White), San Mateo (34.4% White), and Burlingame (51.3% White).

Highlands's Black Population

35 residents of Highlands, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highlands is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Highlands ranks 807th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Highlands's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Highlands is more Black than neighboring Baywood Park (0.1% Black), Hillsborough (0.5% Black), and Burlingame (1% Black). Highlands is less Black than neighboring Belmont (1.8% Black).

Highlands's Asian Population

769 residents of Highlands, or 31.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highlands is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Highlands ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Highlands's population has increased from 30.5% to 31.4%.

Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Belmont (30.6% Asian), San Mateo (28% Asian), and Burlingame (29.2% Asian). Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Baywood Park (35.1% Asian), and Hillsborough (33.2% Asian).

Highlands's Hispanic Population

169 residents of Highlands, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highlands is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Highlands ranks 1491st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Highlands's population has increased from 6.3% to 6.9%.

Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Baywood Park (5.7% Hispanic), and Hillsborough (4.5% Hispanic). Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (13.1% Hispanic), San Mateo (27.6% Hispanic), and Burlingame (12.2% Hispanic).

Highlands's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highlands, 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 Highlands is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Highlands ranks 1376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baywood Park (4% Native American/Other), Hillsborough (2.4% Native American/Other), Belmont (1.5% Native American/Other), San Mateo (2.7% Native American/Other), and Burlingame (1.7% Native American/Other).

Highlands's Multiracial Population

205 residents of Highlands, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highlands is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Highlands ranks 71st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.4%.

Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Baywood Park (5.4% Multiracial), Hillsborough (8.2% Multiracial), Belmont (7.1% Multiracial), San Mateo (6% Multiracial), and Burlingame (4.6% 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.