Highland, UT

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2019 Population

18,726

1.98% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

1.64% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

2.66%

2.87% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$139,453

4.25% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$559,600

4.38% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

7,640

3.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Highland, UT had a population of 18.7k people with a median age of 24 and a median household income of $139,453. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Highland, UT grew from 18,362 to 18,726, a 1.98% increase and its median household income grew from $133,768 to $139,453, a 4.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highland, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%), White (Hispanic) (1.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.598%). 0% of the households in Highland, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.2% of the residents in Highland, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Highland, UT was $559,600, and the homeownership rate was 90.9%. Most people in Highland, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Highland, UT was 3 cars per household.

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Diversity

Highland, UT is home to a population of 18.7k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.37% of Highland, UT residents were born outside of the country (443 people).

In 2019, there were 71.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.7k people) in Highland, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 247 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 244 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highland, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.7k ± 321
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
247 ± 181
White (Hispanic)
244 ± 122

1.52%

Hispanic Population

284 people

1.52% of the people in Highland, UT are hispanic (284 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Highland, UT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.37%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

443 people

2.52%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

463 people

As of 2019, 2.37% of Highland, UT residents (443 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Highland, UT was 2.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Highland, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Highland, UT was 24. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 23, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Highland, UT are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Highland, UT residents was 24.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,294 ± 7,685 people
India
8,662 ± 2,282 people
Canada
7,780 ± 2,163 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,294 Utah residents, followed by India with 8,662 and Canada with 7,780.

Citizenship

99.2%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.2% of Highland, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Highland, UT was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Highland, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
150 ± 65
Vietnam
132 ± 60
Gulf War (1990s)
26 ± 31

Highland, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Highland, UT is $139,453. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Highland, UT was Census Tract 102.17 with a value of $147,039, followed by Census Tract 102.18 and N/A, with respective values of $146,625 and N/A.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,820. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Highland, UT employs 7.64k people. The largest industries in Highland, UT are Retail Trade (1,087 people), Educational Services (1,018 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (909 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($140,125), Wholesale Trade ($135,625), and Information ($133,594).

Wages

Median Household Income

$139,453

2019 value

± $7,466

4.25%

1 Year Growth

± 8.87%

Households in Highland, UT have a median annual income of $139,453, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $133,768 in 2018, which represents a 4.25% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Highland, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

$68,567

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,979

$44,820

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,468

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$51,369 ± $7,662
White
$50,209 ± $1,255
Alaska Native
$40,461 ± $14,129

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Highland, UT is from Utah.

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.17
Census Tract 102.18
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Highland, UT was Census Tract 102.17 with a value of $147,039, followed by Census Tract 102.18 and N/A, with respective values of $146,625 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Highland, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

2.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highland, UT (496 out of 18.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
486 ± 130
Hispanic
23 ± 93
Asian
10 ± 91

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highland, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.64k

2019 Value

± 511

3.89%

1 Year growth

± 9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Highland, UT grew at a rate of 3.89%, from 7.35k employees to 7.64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highland, UT, are Management Occupations (1,479 people), Sales & Related Occupations (899 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (747 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highland, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Highland, UT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,479 people), Sales & Related Occupations (899 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (747 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Highland, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Management Occupations (1.9 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.66 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.61 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Highland, UT, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($134,258), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($126,992), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($123,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.64k

2019 Value

± 511

3.89%

1 Year growth

± 9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Highland, UT grew at a rate of 3.89%, from 7.35k employees to 7.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highland, UT, are Retail Trade (1,087 people), Educational Services (1,018 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highland, UT, though some of these residents may live in Highland, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Highland, UT, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,087 people), Educational Services (1,018 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (909 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Highland, UT has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (4.39 times higher than expected), Information (1.66 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.54 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Highland, UT, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($140,125), Wholesale Trade ($135,625), and Information ($133,594).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $14.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($12.6B) and Textiles/leather ($12.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$142B

2018 Value in Utah

$303B

Projected 2045 Value in Utah

114% growth

In 2018, total outbound Utah trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 114% to $303B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$12.3B
Nevada
$9.25B
Colorado
$6.3B

In 2018, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $12.3B, followed by Nevada with $9.25B and Colorado and $6.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (35.2%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.2%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 85.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Highland, UT. Showing the available data for Utah County, UT.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Other (35.2%)
Other Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.2%)
Democratic Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (35.2%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Utah.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Utah County, UT

50.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
85.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emery County, UT
79.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
79.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 85.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Utah colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Highland, UT was $559,600 in 2019, which is 2.33 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $536,100 to $559,600, a 4.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Highland, UT is 90.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Highland, UT have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highland, UT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$559,600

2019 Median

± $22,990

$536,100

2018 Median

± $22,801

In 2019, the median property value in Highland, UT grew to to $559,600 from the previous year's value of $536,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Highland, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Highland, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$139,453

Median Household Income

± $7,466

4.4k

Number of Households

± 342

In 2019, the median household income of the 4.4k households in Highland, UT grew to $139,453 from the previous year's value of $133,768.

The following chart displays the households in Highland, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Highland, UT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Highland, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

90.9%

2019 Homeownership

89.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 90.9% of the housing units in Highland, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 89.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Highland, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highland, UT have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Highland, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Highland, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (7.18%)

In 2019, 77.6% of workers in Highland, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Highland, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Highland, UT have 3 cars, followed by false.

Health

95.9% of the population of Highland, UT has health coverage, with 70.3% on employee plans, 1.53% on Medicaid, 6.12% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see 2366 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2360 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Utah County, UT.

2,366 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see an average of 2,366 patients per year. This represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2,360 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.05%

Uninsured

70.3%

Employer Coverage

1.53%

Medicaid

6.12%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highland, UT grew by 57.2% from 2.58% to 4.05%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Highland, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.