Demographics & People — Highland City, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,732 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,333 |
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| Family Households | 3,290 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4986 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,356 |
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| Black or African American | 1,465 |
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| Asian | 226 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,412 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 1,535 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,106 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 747 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,435 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland City, Florida.
