Highlands, CA Demographics

A map of Highlands's Population by Race

Highlands, California had a population of 2,359 in 2020. It was 52.5% White, 0.8% Black, 30.5% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 9.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Highlands is the 871st 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).

Highlands's White Population

1,239 residents of Highlands identify as White, or 52.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Highlands larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highlands is ranked #904 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more White than neighboring Baywood Park (50.1% White), Belmont (47.9% White), San Mateo (38.3% White), and Burlingame (50.4% White). Highlands is less White than neighboring Hillsborough (54.1% White).

Highlands's Black Population

20 residents of Highlands identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highlands roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highlands is ranked #806 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Black than neighboring Baywood Park (0.6% Black), and Hillsborough (0.4% Black). Highlands is less Black than neighboring Belmont (1.2% Black), San Mateo (1.6% Black), and Burlingame (0.9% Black).

Highlands's Asian Population

720 residents of Highlands identify as Asian, or 30.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highlands larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highlands is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Belmont (29.4% Asian), San Mateo (26.3% Asian), and Burlingame (27.3% Asian). Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Baywood Park (37% Asian), and Hillsborough (34.5% Asian).

Highlands's Hispanic Population

149 residents of Highlands identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highlands considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highlands is ranked #1489 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Baywood Park (5.7% Hispanic), and Hillsborough (4.7% Hispanic). Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (12.4% Hispanic), San Mateo (25.7% Hispanic), and Burlingame (13.6% Hispanic).

Highlands's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Highlands identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highlands 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, Highlands is ranked #1334 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsborough (0.7% Native American/Other), Belmont (1.6% Native American/Other), San Mateo (2.6% Native American/Other), and Burlingame (1.5% Native American/Other).

Highlands's Multiracial Population

217 residents of Highlands identify as Multiracial, or 9.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highlands slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Highlands is ranked #69 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Baywood Park (6% Multiracial), Hillsborough (5.6% Multiracial), Belmont (7.4% Multiracial), San Mateo (5.4% Multiracial), and Burlingame (6.3% Multiracial).

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