Demographics & People — Highland, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 56,690 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~56,600 |
| Median Age | 33.5 |
| Total Households | 16,401 |
| Family Households | 13,184 |
| Average Household Size | 3.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5984 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,762 |
| Black or African American | 3,635 |
| Asian | 4,879 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33,549 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 37,917 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 33,463 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 28,950 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,134 |
| Irish | 2,480 |
| German | 2,398 |
| English | 2,277 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,121 |
| Italian | 1,314 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,299 |
Language
| English Only | 28,073 |
| Spanish | 19,868 |
| Population 5+ | 52,308 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,104 |
| Population 18+ | 41,020 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland, California.