Demographics & People — Highland City, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,732 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,600 |
| Median Age | 39.2 |
| Total Households | 4,333 |
| Family Households | 3,290 |
| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4986 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,356 |
| Black or African American | 1,465 |
| Asian | 226 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,412 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,977 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,865 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,122 |
| German | 1,277 |
| American | 952 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 935 |
| English | 930 |
| Irish | 805 |
| Italian | 752 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 540 |
Language
| English Only | 10,167 |
| Spanish | 1,535 |
| Population 5+ | 12,106 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 747 |
| Population 18+ | 9,435 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| 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 City, Florida.