Highland City, FL Demographics

A map of Highland City's Population by Race

Highland City, Florida had a population of 12,355 in 2020. It was 63.7% White, 9.3% Black, 4.1% Asian, 18.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is the 298th 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 City's White Population

7,874 residents of Highland City identify as White, or 63.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland City larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is ranked #537 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highland City is more White than neighboring Crystal Lake (47.4% White), Bartow (54.8% White), and Combee Settlement (55% White). Highland City is less White than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (77.6% White), and Fussels Corner (73.4% White).

Highland City's Black Population

1,152 residents of Highland City identify as Black, or 9.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland City slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is ranked #361 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highland City is more Black than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (3.5% Black), and Fussels Corner (4.4% Black). Highland City is less Black than neighboring Crystal Lake (16.7% Black), Bartow (22% Black), and Combee Settlement (10.9% Black).

Highland City's Asian Population

505 residents of Highland City identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is ranked #105 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highland City is more Asian than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (2.6% Asian), Crystal Lake (1% Asian), Bartow (1.5% Asian), Fussels Corner (0.4% Asian), and Combee Settlement (0.8% Asian).

Highland City's Hispanic Population

2,232 residents of Highland City identify as Hispanic, or 18.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland City slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is ranked #338 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highland City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (11.7% Hispanic), and Bartow (17.7% Hispanic). Highland City is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Lake (30% Hispanic), and Combee Settlement (27.8% Hispanic).

Highland City's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Highland City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highland City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fussels Corner (0.5% Native American/Other). Highland City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Combee Settlement (1% Native American/Other).

Highland City's Multiracial Population

509 residents of Highland City identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Highland City is ranked #336 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highland City is more Multiracial than neighboring Bartow (3.3% Multiracial), and Fussels Corner (3.3% Multiracial). Highland City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (4.2% Multiracial), Crystal Lake (4.2% Multiracial), and Combee Settlement (4.4% Multiracial).

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