City · California
Highland, California
Highland, city, in San Bernardino County, California. Highland had 57,614 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 56,999 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 56,675 (±73). GEOID 0633588.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,614
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 56,999 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,675 ±73
Median household income
$77,120
±$6,818 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$485,600
±$15,010 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,629
±$93 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Highland and what county is it in?
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California. It covers 18.6 square miles of land, 3,069 residents per square mile in 2020.
Highland is in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Highland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 57,614 people lived in Highland on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 56,999 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 56,675 (±73).
| Measure | Highland | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,675 ±73 | 2,197,104 | +1,626 |
| Households | 16,265 ±560 | 674,915 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.47 ±0.12 | 3.20 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,795 ±536 | 743,886 | no clear change |
Highland's population since 2000
From 44,605 in 2000 to 57,614 in 2025: up 29.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Highland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Highland?
The median resident of Highland is 33.5 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.2%. 21.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Highland | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.5 ±1.2 | 34.7 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±1.6 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±1.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.2% ±3.0 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.2% ±2.3 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.1 pts | 7.5% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±1.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.4% ±1.8 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.9% ±3.2 pts | 44.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±1.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±1.5 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.6% ±1.8 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.7% ±1.9 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.1% ±1.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.4% ±1.6 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Highland earn?
Half of Highland's 16,265 households earn less than $77,120 a year (±$6,818), against $85,478 in San Bernardino County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $79,833 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Highland | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,120 ±$6,818 | $85,478 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,410 ±$6,439 | $109,207 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,970 ±$3,975 | $34,343 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1% ±2.2 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.4% ±4.6 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.0% ±2.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±2.0 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±2.3 pts | 93.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Highland?
Owners occupy 64.1% of Highland's occupied homes and renters 35.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $485,600 by its owner (±$15,010). The median renter pays $1,629 a month including utilities, and 57.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Highland | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $485,600 ±$15,010 | $505,000 | +$79,225 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629 ±$93 | $1,801 | +$296 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.0% ±5.0 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,321 ±$90 | $2,368 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.1% ±2.8 pts | 62.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.9% ±2.8 pts | 37.9% | – |
| Housing units | 16,795 ±536 | 743,886 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2% ±2.4 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±1.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Highland building?
Builders took permits for 569 new housing units in Highland in 2025 (205 in single-family houses), 9.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Highland work and get to work?
77.5% of Highland's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Highland | San Bernardino County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9% ±2.2 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% ±1.4 pts | 7.1% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±2.4 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±2.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±1.4 pts | 11.0% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min ±3.2 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Highland?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Highland, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $42,658 (Tract 76.05) to $195,568 (Tract 79.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 79.04San Bernardino County | 7,087 | $179,529 |
| Tract 74.09San Bernardino County | 6,798 | $70,517 |
| Tract 79.03San Bernardino County | 4,799 | $121,763 |
| Tract 76.03San Bernardino County | 4,671 | $46,694 |
| Tract 76.05San Bernardino County | 4,205 | $42,658 |
| Tract 64.02San Bernardino County | 5,525 | $74,083 |
| Tract 79.05San Bernardino County | 3,918 | $121,875 |
| Tract 76.04San Bernardino County | 4,105 | $79,783 |
| Tract 79.06San Bernardino County | 3,867 | $195,568 |
| Tract 76.06San Bernardino County | 3,335 | $46,963 |
| Tract 74.08San Bernardino County | 3,885 | $43,103 |
| Tract 74.10San Bernardino County | 5,792 | $50,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Highland) · Census block assignment files
How does Highland compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Highland is the 717th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 159th-most populous of 483 in California.
Highland ranks 719th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 159th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 133rd | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 443rd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 719th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 708th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 655th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 630th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 215th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 646th | 988 |
| Median age | 870th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 587th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 687th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 368th | 1,069 |
Highland's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Highland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Highland?
6 of the 57 figures for Highland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Highland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Highland.