North Highlands, CA Demographics

A map of North Highlands's Population by Race

North Highlands, California had a population of 49,327 in 2020. It was 44.8% White, 10.1% Black, 6.9% Asian, 29.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 6.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, North Highlands is the 193rd 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).

North Highlands's White Population

22,102 residents of North Highlands identify as White, or 44.8%. This makes the White share of the population of North Highlands slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, North Highlands is ranked #1008 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Highlands is more White than neighboring McClellan Park (37.9% White). North Highlands is less White than neighboring Foothill Farms (48.7% White), Antelope (52.2% White), Carmichael (63.8% White), and Arden-Arcade (49.9% White).

North Highlands's Black Population

4,974 residents of North Highlands identify as Black, or 10.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Highlands roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, North Highlands is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Highlands is more Black than neighboring Antelope (7.8% Black), Carmichael (5.1% Black), and Arden-Arcade (9% Black). North Highlands is less Black than neighboring Foothill Farms (10.9% Black), and McClellan Park (20.7% Black).

North Highlands's Asian Population

3,404 residents of North Highlands identify as Asian, or 6.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Highlands slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, North Highlands is ranked #387 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Highlands is more Asian than neighboring McClellan Park (5.9% Asian). North Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Foothill Farms (8.2% Asian), Antelope (13.9% Asian), Carmichael (7.4% Asian), and Arden-Arcade (11.7% Asian).

North Highlands's Hispanic Population

14,402 residents of North Highlands identify as Hispanic, or 29.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Highlands slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, North Highlands is ranked #673 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Foothill Farms (23.2% Hispanic), McClellan Park (21.7% Hispanic), Antelope (17.2% Hispanic), Carmichael (14.7% Hispanic), and Arden-Arcade (19.6% Hispanic).

North Highlands's Native American/Other Population

1,070 residents of North Highlands identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North 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, North Highlands is ranked #349 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Foothill Farms (2% Native American/Other), Antelope (2% Native American/Other), Carmichael (1.6% Native American/Other), and Arden-Arcade (1.7% Native American/Other). North Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring McClellan Park (5% Native American/Other).

North Highlands's Multiracial Population

3,375 residents of North Highlands identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Highlands roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, North Highlands is ranked #301 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Foothill Farms (6.9% Multiracial), McClellan Park (8.7% Multiracial), Antelope (7% Multiracial), Carmichael (7.4% Multiracial), and Arden-Arcade (8.2% Multiracial).

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