Demographics & People — Highlands, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,339 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,508 |
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| Family Households | 1,800 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.92 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,990 |
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| Black or African American | 553 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,552 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,078 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,854 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,375 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,938 |
| English | 817 |
| Irish | 745 |
| German | 695 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 329 |
| American | 307 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 243 |
Language
| English Only | 4,646 |
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| Spanish | 1,917 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,638 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 510 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,327 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.3% |
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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 Highlands, Texas.
