Highlands, TX Demographics

A map of Highlands's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,093	4,564	48.8%	53.0%
Hispanic	2,568	3,344	40.5%	38.8%
Black	498	335	7.9%	3.9%
Multiracial	176	271	2.8%	3.1%
Asian	0	40	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	58	0.0%	0.7%

Highlands, Texas has an estimated population of 6,335, a large decrease from the 8,612 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 40.5% Hispanic, 7.9% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 56.6% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highlands is ranked the 366th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highlands's White Population

3,093 residents of Highlands, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highlands is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Highlands ranks 955th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's White population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. White residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 53.0% to 48.8%.

Highlands is more White than neighboring Barrett (7.2% White), Channelview (12% White), Sheldon (22.9% White), Crosby (31.3% White), and Baytown (27.5% White).

Highlands's Black Population

498 residents of Highlands, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highlands is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Highlands ranks 587th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Black residents' share of Highlands's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.9%.

Highlands is more Black than neighboring Sheldon (5.8% Black). Highlands is less Black than neighboring Barrett (45.4% Black), Channelview (13.1% Black), Crosby (9.6% Black), and Baytown (15% Black).

Highlands's Asian Population

0 residents of Highlands, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highlands is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Highlands ranks 846th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Channelview (2.6% Asian), Crosby (1.8% Asian), and Baytown (2.2% Asian).

Highlands's Hispanic Population

2,568 residents of Highlands, or 40.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highlands is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Highlands ranks 760th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Highlands's population has increased from 38.8% to 40.5%.

Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Barrett (44.4% Hispanic), Channelview (70.6% Hispanic), Sheldon (71.4% Hispanic), Crosby (47.5% Hispanic), and Baytown (51.7% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Highlands ranks 857th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Channelview (0.2% Native American/Other), and Baytown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Highlands's Multiracial Population

176 residents of Highlands, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highlands is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Highlands ranks 876th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Channelview (1.4% Multiracial), and Sheldon (0% Multiracial). Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Barrett (3% Multiracial), Crosby (9.8% Multiracial), and Baytown (3.1% 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.