City · Utah
Highland, Utah
Highland, city, in Utah County, Utah. Highland had 21,571 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,348 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,119 (±61). GEOID 4935190.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,571
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,348 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,119 ±61
Median household income
$186,075
±$13,861 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$928,300
±$32,668 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$2,166
±$298 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Highland and what county is it in?
Highland is a city in Utah County, Utah. It covers 8.7 square miles of land, 2,227 residents per square mile in 2020.
Highland is in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT 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 21,571 people lived in Highland on July 1, 2025, up 11.3% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 19,348 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,119 (±61).
| Measure | Highland | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,119 ±61 | 705,400 | +1,393 |
| Households | 5,050 ±274 | 203,018 | +655 |
| Average household size | 3.98 ±0.22 | 3.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,206 ±279 | 211,066 | +481 |
Highland's population since 2000
From 8,172 in 2000 to 21,571 in 2025: up 164.0%. 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 28.0 years old; 37.4% are under 18 and 9.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.4%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Highland | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 ±3.4 | 25.8 | +4.0 |
| Under 18 years | 37.4% ±2.4 pts | 31.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.1% ±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±1.8 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±1.9 pts | 14.5% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8% ±3.3 pts | 77.6% | −8.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±0.9 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±1.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 5.0% ±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5% ±0.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 64.4% ±3.5 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.6% ±2.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±2.2 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 5,050 households earn less than $186,075 a year (±$13,861), against $100,671 in Utah County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $171,624 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Highland | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $186,075 ±$13,861 | $100,671 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $246,713 ±$23,262 | $127,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,900 ±$5,491 | $37,082 | +$11,517 |
| People below the poverty line | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±0.7 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.9% ±1.4 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 91.7% of Highland's occupied homes and renters 8.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $928,300 by its owner (±$32,668). The median renter pays $2,166 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Highland | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $928,300 ±$32,668 | $538,700 | +$239,604 |
| Median gross rent | $2,166 ±$298 | $1,541 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.9% ±25.9 pts | 35.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,034 ±$156 | $2,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.7% ±4.1 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.3% ±4.1 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,206 ±279 | 211,066 | +481 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4% ±3.7 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2% ±1.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.3% ±4.1 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 76 new housing units in Highland in 2025 (76 in single-family houses), 3.5 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
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?
64.3% of Highland's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Highland | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±2.6 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3% ±4.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±1.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3% ±3.0 pts | 19.0% | +10.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±2.0 | 22.6 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?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Highland, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $174,226 (Tract 102.23) to $198,105 (Tract 102.17).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.19Utah County | 5,633 | $184,104 |
| Tract 102.17Utah County | 8,014 | $198,105 |
| Tract 102.24Utah County | 3,743 | $181,827 |
| Tract 102.20Utah County | 6,734 | $141,011 |
| Tract 102.23Utah County | 2,100 | $174,226 |
| Tract 102.08Utah County | 3,730 | $186,641 |
| Tract 102.09Utah County | 5,794 | $149,617 |
| Tract 2.05Utah County | 4,162 | $167,750 |
| Tract 107Utah County | 5,169 | $97,200 |
| Tract 102.11Utah County | 3,951 | $190,385 |
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 Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Highland is the 1,814th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 46th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Highland ranks 3rd of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 46th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 49th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 167 |
| Median household income | 3rd | 165 |
| Per capita income | 12th | 167 |
| Median home value | 9th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 14th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 109th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 166 |
| Median age | 146th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th | 167 |
| Work from home | 27th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 67th | 167 |
Highland's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, 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?
12 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.