Highland, NY Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Highland, New York had a population of 6,385 in 2020. It was 72.7% White, 7.2% Black, 3.7% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.0% 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 1,293 places in New York, Highland is the 304th 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

4,643 residents of Highland identify as White, or 72.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland is ranked #977 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more White than neighboring Poughkeepsie (34.4% White), and Fairview (60.4% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Marist College (76.3% White), Milton (76.7% White), and Hyde Park (80.1% White).

Highland's Black Population

458 residents of Highland identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Marist College (4.6% Black), and Hyde Park (3.7% Black). Highland is less Black than neighboring Poughkeepsie (35.4% Black), Fairview (15.2% Black), and Milton (7.9% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

236 residents of Highland identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland is ranked #321 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Poughkeepsie (1.6% Asian), Fairview (3.4% Asian), Milton (1.2% Asian), and Hyde Park (3.3% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Marist College (3.8% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

737 residents of Highland identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland is ranked #310 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Marist College (10.8% Hispanic), Milton (10.5% Hispanic), and Hyde Park (8.6% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Poughkeepsie (22.5% Hispanic), and Fairview (15.7% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of Highland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marist College (0.6% Native American/Other), Fairview (0.6% Native American/Other), Milton (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hyde Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

253 residents of Highland identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Highland is ranked #443 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Marist College (3.9% Multiracial), Milton (3.5% Multiracial), and Hyde Park (3.7% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Poughkeepsie (5.3% Multiracial), and Fairview (4.6% Multiracial).

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