North Highlands, CA

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2024 Population

47,957

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

34.2

0.87% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

19.6%

0.00651% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$65,495

0.622% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$367,600

6.58% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

21,435

0.0513% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in North Highlands, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.7% of the residents in North Highlands, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Highlands, CA are American River College (4,677 degrees awarded in 2024), MTI College (527 degrees), and Epic Bible College & Graduate School (2 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in North Highlands, CA was $367,600, and the homeownership rate was 51.1%.

Most people in North Highlands, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.7 minutes. The average car ownership in North Highlands, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Highlands, CA is home to a population of 48k people, from which 84.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 28.5% of North Highlands, CA residents were born outside of the country (13.7k people).

In 2024, there were 2.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.4k people) in North Highlands, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Other (Hispanic) and 4.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.7%

2024 Citizenship

84.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 84.7% of North Highlands, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Highlands, CA was 84.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Highlands, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 2.09k
Other (Hispanic)
7.42k ± 1.18k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.2k ± 1.55k

32.7%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

32.7% of the people in North Highlands, CA are hispanic (15.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Highlands, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

28.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

27.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

As of 2024, 28.5% of North Highlands, CA residents (13.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Highlands, CA was 27.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
726 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
411 ± 154
Gulf War (2001-)
360 ± 145

North Highlands, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Highlands, CA.

Health

92.4% of the population of North Highlands, CA has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 38.5% on Medicaid, 6.36% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.6%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

38.5%

Medicaid

6.36%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Highlands, CA declined by 15.2% from 8.96% to 7.6%.

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

Economy

The economy of North Highlands, CA employs 21.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Highlands, CA were Retail Trade (3,078 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,884 people), and Construction (2,260 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,286), Finance & Insurance ($75,101), and Public Administration ($64,129).

Employment

Occupations

21.4k

2024 Value

± 1,479

0.0513%

1 Year growth

± 9.49%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Highlands, CA grew at a rate of 0.0513%, from 21.4k employees to 21.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Highlands, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,615 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,184 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,865 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Highlands, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.4k

2024 Value

± 1,479

0.0513%

1 Year growth

± 9.49%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Highlands, CA grew at a rate of 0.0513%, from 21.4k employees to 21.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Highlands, CA, are Retail Trade (3,078 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,884 people), and Construction (2,260 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Highlands, CA, though some of these residents may live in North Highlands, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,525

Median earning men ± $3,112

$35,666

Median earning women ± $2,265

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($86,158), Information ($62,118), and Wholesale Trade ($61,552).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($78,036), Public Administration ($46,774), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,179).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Highlands, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

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 California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in North Highlands, CA awarded 5,206 degrees. The student population of North Highlands, CA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 15,911 male students and 16,649 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Highlands, CA are White (2,002 and 38.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,537 and 29.6%), Asian (606 and 11.7%), and Unknown (351 and 6.76%).

The largest universities in North Highlands, CA by number of degrees awarded are American River College (4,677 and 89.8%), MTI College (527 and 10.1%), and Epic Bible College & Graduate School (2 and 0.0384%).

The most popular majors in North Highlands, CA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (838 and 16.1%), Carpenter (491 and 9.43%), and General Social Sciences (400 and 7.68%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $10,764.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in North Highlands, CA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 32,560 (48.9% men and 51.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 32,560 students enrolled in North Highlands, CA, 48.9% men and 51.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,769 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
400 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
317 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
236 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Highlands, CA was General Social Sciences with 400 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in North Highlands, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American River College
4,677 degrees awarded
MTI College
527 degrees awarded
Epic Bible College & Graduate School
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American River College with 4,677 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,383 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Highlands, CA, which is 0.844 times less than the 2,823 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,002 degrees mean that there were 1.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,537 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,764) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,152) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Highlands, CA was $367,600 in 2024, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $344,900 to $367,600, a 6.58% increase. The homeownership rate in North Highlands, CA is 51.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Highlands, CA have an average commute time of 30.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Highlands, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$367,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,885

$8,125

Median Property Taxes

±$804

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Highlands, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Highlands, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.1%

Homeownership

2024

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 51.1% of the housing units in North Highlands, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Highlands, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$65,495

Median Household Income

± $4,671

15.9k

Number of Households

± 1,112

In 2024, the median household income of the 15.9k households in North Highlands, CA grew to $65,495 from the previous year's value of $65,090.

The following chart displays the households in North Highlands, CA 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Highlands, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (70.2%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (11.5%)

In 2024, 70.2% of workers in North Highlands, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (11.5%).

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.

Commute Time

30.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Highlands, CA have a longer commute time (30.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.99% of the workforce in North Highlands, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Highlands, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Highlands, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Highlands, CA (9.32k out of 47.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Highlands, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.