Highland, MD Demographics
A map of Highland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 712 | 62.8% |
Asian | 264 | 23.3% |
Multiracial | 55 | 4.9% |
Black | 51 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 42 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 9 | 0.8% |
Highland, Maryland had a population of 1,133 in 2020. It was 62.8% White, 4.5% Black, 23.3% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 536 places in Maryland, Highland is the 316th 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
712 residents of Highland identify as White, or 62.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Highland is ranked #331 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Highland is more White than neighboring Fulton (48.1% White), Ashton-Sandy Spring (59% White), Spencerville (40.9% White), Burtonsville (20.7% White), and Scaggsville (57.5% White).
Highland's Black Population
51 residents of Highland identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Highland is ranked #331 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Highland is less Black than neighboring Fulton (13.7% Black), Ashton-Sandy Spring (13.9% Black), Spencerville (18.4% Black), Burtonsville (42.8% Black), and Scaggsville (11.2% Black).
Highland's Asian Population
264 residents of Highland identify as Asian, or 23.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Highland is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Highland is more Asian than neighboring Ashton-Sandy Spring (10.3% Asian), Spencerville (15.5% Asian), Burtonsville (19.3% Asian), and Scaggsville (19.9% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Fulton (25.7% Asian).
Highland's Hispanic Population
42 residents of Highland identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Highland is ranked #348 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (4.8% Hispanic), Ashton-Sandy Spring (10.5% Hispanic), Spencerville (18.9% Hispanic), Burtonsville (12.4% Hispanic), and Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic).
Highland's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of Highland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Highland is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (0.9% Native American/Other), Ashton-Sandy Spring (1.1% Native American/Other), Spencerville (1.9% Native American/Other), Burtonsville (1% Native American/Other), and Scaggsville (0.9% Native American/Other).
Highland's Multiracial Population
55 residents of Highland identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Highland is ranked #185 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencerville (4.4% Multiracial), and Burtonsville (3.8% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (6.7% Multiracial), and Ashton-Sandy Spring (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.