Highland, California - Wikipedia

City in California, United States For the community in Lake County formerly with this name, see Highland Springs, Lake County, California. City in California, United States

Highland, California
City
Santa Ana River Bridge
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Location of Highland in San Bernardino County, California.
HighlandLocation in the United States
Coordinates: 34°07′42″N 117°12′31″W / 34.12833°N 117.20861°W / 34.12833; -117.20861[1]
Country	United States
State	California
County	San Bernardino
Incorporated	November 24, 1987[2]
Government
• Type	City Council
• City Manager	Carlos Zamano
Area[3]
• Total	18.66 sq mi (48.34 km2)
• Land	18.57 sq mi (48.10 km2)
• Water	0.093 sq mi (0.24 km2)  0.71%
Elevation[1]	1,309 ft (399 m)
Population (2020)[4]
• Total	56,999
• Density	3,070/sq mi (1,185/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	92346
Area code	909
FIPS code	06-33588
GNIS feature IDs	1652722, 2410759
Website	www.cityofhighland.org

Highland (inc. East Highlands) is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States located 65 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles and roughly 50 miles west of Palm Springs, California. The city's population, inclusive to its neighboring East Highlands community was 56,999 at the 2020 census.

History

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The Santa Fe Railway was built to cater to the requirements of the successful orange farmers.[5]

Demographics

[edit] Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	12,669	—
1980	10,908	−13.9%
1990	34,439	215.7%
2000	44,605	29.5%
2010	53,104	19.1%
2020	56,999	7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020

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As documented within the 2020 local census, Hispanic and Latino were the largest ethnicities reported as residing within Highland, California while the demographics of neighboring East Highlands were notably quite more diverse. Consistent of white-collar executives, professionals and retirees; a striking amount of this suburban enclaves residents continue to traverse eastward in search of solace beyond the exorbitant real estate prices of neighboring Orange and Los Angeles counties.[7]

The 2020 United States census reported that Highland had a population of 56,999. The population density was 3,069.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,185.0/km2). The racial makeup of Highland was 34.1% White, 9.3% African American, 1.8% Native American, 8.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 30.2% from other races, and 16.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 55.5% of the population.[8]

The census reported that 99.4% of the population lived in households, 0.4% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.2% were institutionalized.[8]

There were 16,656 households, out of which 45.0% included children under the age of 18, 52.6% were married-couple households, 7.1% were cohabiting couple households, 25.8% had a female householder with no partner present, and 14.4% had a male householder with no partner present. 14.7% of households were one person, and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.4.[8] There were 13,426 families (80.6% of all households).[9]

The age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% aged 18 to 24, 26.5% aged 25 to 44, 24.3% aged 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males.[8]

There were 17,109 housing units at an average density of 921.3 units per square mile (355.7 units/km2), of which 16,656 (97.4%) were occupied. Of these, 63.3% were owner-occupied, and 36.7% were occupied by renters.[8]

In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $77,979, and the per capita income was $34,323. About 12.7% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line.[10]

2010

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At the 2010 census Highland had a population of 53,104. The population density was 2,811.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,085.4/km2). The racial makeup of Highland was 27,836 (52.4%) White (30.8% Non-Hispanic White),[11] 5,887 (11.1%) African American, 542 (1.0%) Native American, 3,954 (7.4%) Asian, 168 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 11,826 (22.3%) from other races, and 2,891 (5.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25,556 persons (48.1%).[12]

The census reported that 52,932 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 76 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 96 (0.2%) were institutionalized.

There were 15,471 households, 7,922 (51.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 8,475 (54.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,884 (18.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,183 (7.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,129 (7.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 109 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,254 households (14.6%) were one person and 757 (4.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.42. There were 12,542 families (81.1% of households); the average family size was 3.74.

The age distribution was 16,916 people (31.9%) under the age of 18, 5,900 people (11.1%) aged 18 to 24, 13,837 people (26.1%) aged 25 to 44, 12,357 people (23.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,094 people (7.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 30.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

There were 16,578 housing units at an average density of 877.6 per square mile, of the occupied units 10,106 (65.3%) were owner-occupied and 5,365 (34.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.7%. 33,361 people (62.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19,571 people (36.9%) lived in rental housing units.

Climate

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Climate data for Highland, California (1903-1967 averages)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	58.6(14.8)	61.3(16.3)	64.3(17.9)	69.4(20.8)	75.0(23.9)	83.8(28.8)	92.0(33.3)	90.8(32.7)	86.9(30.5)	77.0(25.0)	68.0(20.0)	59.8(15.4)	73.9(23.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	38.5(3.6)	40.2(4.6)	41.7(5.4)	45.3(7.4)	48.8(9.3)	54.4(12.4)	62.3(16.8)	62.5(16.9)	59.5(15.3)	51.4(10.8)	44.9(7.2)	40.3(4.6)	49.2(9.5)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	4.43(113)	4.89(124)	3.93(100)	2.55(65)	0.97(25)	0.14(3.6)	0.12(3.0)	0.28(7.1)	0.53(13)	1.28(33)	1.76(45)	3.90(99)	24.78(630.7)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	1.7(4.3)	0.3(0.76)	1.1(2.8)	0.1(0.25)	0.0(0.0)	0.0(0.0)	0.0(0.0)	0.0(0.0)	0.0(0.0)	0.0(0.0)	0.3(0.76)	0.5(1.3)	4.0(10)
Source: "Western Regional Climate Center".

Education

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Highland is served by two public school districts: Redlands Unified and San Bernardino Unified School Districts (the boundaries are generally defined by City Creek; residents east of City Creek are in the Redlands Unified School District while those west of City Creek are served by San Bernardino City Unified School District).[13]

Highland is home to a library and environmental learning center. The Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center is a gold-rated LEED building. It holds thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, and other items. It offers free computer access and Wi-fi. It has a rooftop garden and is home to animals, amphibians, and reptiles from around the globe.

Local colleges and universities include: Loma Linda University, University of Redlands, California State University's San Bernardino campus, and the two-campus San Bernardino Community College District (which includes Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa and San Bernardino Valley College).

Government

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Local

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Highland was founded as a townsite in 1891 and incorporated as a California general law city in November 1987. It follows a City Manager, City Council form of government with the City Manager appointed by the City Council.

State and federal

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In the California State Senate, Highland is split between the 19th senatorial district, represented by Republican Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, and the 29th senatorial district, represented by Democrat Eloise Reyes.

In the California State Assembly, Highland is split between the 45th Assembly district, represented by Democrat James Ramos, and the 47th Assembly district, represented by Republican Greg Wallis.[14]

In the United States House of Representatives, Highland is split between California's 33rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Pete Aguilar, and California's 23rd congressional district, represented by Republican Jay Obernolte.[15]

Public safety

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The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department provides contracted police services to the city of Highland from their regional station located at 26985 Base Line Road. The new 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) police station was built and finally occupied in June 2011.

The city has contracted with Cal Fire to operate its fire services (three stations) since its incorporation.

Sister cities

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• Berdzor, Artsakh Republic
• Redlands, California
• Colton, California

References

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1. ^ a b "Highland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
2. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
4. ^ "QuickFacts: Highland city, California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
5. ^ "Highland". www.sbcity.org. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. ^ "Highland city, California". www.census.gov.
8. ^ a b c d e "Highland city, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
9. ^ "Highland city, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
10. ^ "Highland city, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
11. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. December 4, 2014. Archived from the original on January 19, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
12. ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Highland city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
13. ^ "About the City".
14. ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
15. ^ "California's 23rd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.

External links

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• Official website
• The Highland Community News (newspaper)

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