Highland, CA Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Highland, California had a population of 56,999 in 2020. It was 23.3% White, 8.9% Black, 8.0% Asian, 55.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is the 164th most populous. 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's White Population

13,300 residents of Highland identify as White, or 23.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland slightly less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is ranked #1262 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more White than neighboring San Bernardino (12.9% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Redlands (45.1% White), Mentone (43.1% White), Loma Linda (28.9% White), and Running Springs (70.3% White).

Highland's Black Population

5,046 residents of Highland identify as Black, or 8.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is ranked #94 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Redlands (4.6% Black), Mentone (4.2% Black), and Running Springs (0.9% Black). Highland is less Black than neighboring Loma Linda (9.4% Black), and San Bernardino (11.8% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

4,580 residents of Highland identify as Asian, or 8.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is ranked #356 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Mentone (4.9% Asian), Running Springs (1.3% Asian), and San Bernardino (3.9% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Redlands (9.3% Asian), and Loma Linda (27.7% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

31,624 residents of Highland identify as Hispanic, or 55.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is ranked #352 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Redlands (35.2% Hispanic), Mentone (41.7% Hispanic), Loma Linda (27.9% Hispanic), and Running Springs (20.2% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring San Bernardino (68% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

561 residents of Highland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redlands (1.1% Native American/Other), Loma Linda (1.2% Native American/Other), Running Springs (1.8% Native American/Other), and San Bernardino (1.2% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

1,888 residents of Highland identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highland is ranked #1123 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring San Bernardino (2.2% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Redlands (4.7% Multiracial), Mentone (5.1% Multiracial), Loma Linda (4.9% Multiracial), and Running Springs (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.