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Highlands

County:
Harris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.881
State:
Texas

Highlands is a CDP located in Harris County, Texas. Highlands has a 2026 population of 7,297. Highlands is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Highlands is $52,167 with a poverty rate of 9.83%. The median age in Highlands is 40.6 years: 42.2 years for males, and 39.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.5 males.

7.3K
Total Population
1,495
Density (mi²)
-14 -0.19%
Growth

Highlands Population

Highlands Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,297-14-0.19%
20257,311-14-0.19%

Median Age

Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 42.2 years

Highlands Adults

There are 4,980 adults, (1,546 of whom are seniors) in Highlands.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,192 (50.4%)
Male: 3,143 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Highlands includes 70.96% White, 7.86% Black or African American, 4.55% other race, 3% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,49570.96%
Two or more races86413.64%
Black or African American4987.86%
Other race2884.55%
Native American1903%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,40222.13%
Two or more races68810.86%
Other race2884.55%
Native American1903%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,09348.82%
Black or African American4987.86%
Two or more races1762.78%

Highlands Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Highlands ' average per capita income is $42,142. Household income levels show a median of $52,167. The poverty rate stands at 9.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$70,306-
Families$57,536$100,806
Households$52,167$87,373
Non Families$31,784$42,499

$42,142

Average Income

$52,167

Median Household Income

9.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)