North Highlands, CA Demographics

A map of North Highlands's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,418	22,102	42.6%	44.8%
Hispanic	15,668	14,402	32.7%	29.2%
Asian	4,099	3,404	8.5%	6.9%
Black	3,784	4,974	7.9%	10.1%
Multiracial	3,365	3,375	7.0%	6.8%
Native American/Other	623	1,070	1.3%	2.2%

North Highlands, California has an estimated population of 47,957, a slight decrease from the 49,327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.6% White, 32.7% Hispanic, 8.5% Asian, 7.9% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Highlands is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Highlands, that probability was 69.4% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Highlands is ranked the 196th 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). North Highlands was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Highlands's White Population

20,418 residents of North Highlands, or 42.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Highlands is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. North Highlands ranks 1009th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Highlands's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of North Highlands's population has decreased from 44.8% to 42.6%.

North Highlands is less White than neighboring Foothill Farms (49.2% White), McClellan Park (45% White), Antelope (54.7% White), Carmichael (62.3% White), and Arden-Arcade (48.9% White).

North Highlands's Black Population

3,784 residents of North Highlands, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Highlands is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. North Highlands ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Highlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Black residents' share of North Highlands's population has decreased from 10.1% to 7.9%.

North Highlands is more Black than neighboring McClellan Park (7.3% Black), Carmichael (6.2% Black), and Arden-Arcade (7.8% Black). North Highlands is less Black than neighboring Foothill Farms (9.5% Black), and Antelope (10.5% Black).

North Highlands's Asian Population

4,099 residents of North Highlands, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Highlands is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. North Highlands ranks 389th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Highlands's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Asian residents' share of North Highlands's population has increased from 6.9% to 8.5%.

North Highlands is more Asian than neighboring McClellan Park (2.4% Asian), and Carmichael (7.8% Asian). North Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Foothill Farms (12.2% Asian), Antelope (12.4% Asian), and Arden-Arcade (10.8% Asian).

North Highlands's Hispanic Population

15,668 residents of North Highlands, or 32.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Highlands is lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. North Highlands ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of North Highlands's population has increased from 29.2% to 32.7%.

North Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Foothill Farms (22.5% Hispanic), McClellan Park (16.1% Hispanic), Antelope (14.4% Hispanic), Carmichael (15.5% Hispanic), and Arden-Arcade (21.2% Hispanic).

North Highlands's Native American/Other Population

623 residents of North Highlands, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Highlands is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. North Highlands ranks 369th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Highlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Highlands's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

North Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foothill Farms (0.7% Native American/Other), McClellan Park (1% Native American/Other), and Carmichael (0.8% Native American/Other). North Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Antelope (2.1% Native American/Other), and Arden-Arcade (2.1% Native American/Other).

North Highlands's Multiracial Population

3,365 residents of North Highlands, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Highlands is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. North Highlands ranks 301st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Highlands's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of North Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

North Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Foothill Farms (6.1% Multiracial), and Antelope (6% Multiracial). North Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring McClellan Park (28.1% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), and Arden-Arcade (9.2% 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.