Highland, Utah - Facts

The population of Highland is approximately 10,070 (2002). The approximate number of families is 1,015 (1990). The amount of land area in Highland is 17.154 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. The distance from Highland to Washington DC is 1911 miles. The distance to the Utah state capital is 30 miles. (as the crow flies) Highland is positioned 40.42 degrees north of the equator and 111.78 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Highland location: On a high bench between American Fork, Lehi and Alpine

The climate for Highland is Moderate. There are approximately 10 to 20 inches of snow each year with much more in the mountain areas.  Highland average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year Highland average temperature is (January) 21 (July) 83 degrees F.

Famed for the Scottish Highlands, this area has become one of Utah's fastest growing communities. It began as a small 15 family settlement. Highland was settled in 1853. It was finally officially incorporated as a city on July 13, 1977.  The settling of Highland: 1853.  The incorporation date of Highland: July 13, 1977.  Highland was settled by homesteaders in the 1870s. It was named by Scottish Mormon immigrants who felt the area resembled the highlands of Scotland. 

Highland attractions: Highland Fling - mid summer at Highland Heritage Park. Sporting events, cultural arts all 4 days. Children's day, youth dance, parade and family events. Fireworks on Saturday. Phone - (801) 763-1617 Sources: Highland City, 1990 Census, Utah County Elections, "Utah Place Names" by Van Cott, State Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Alpine Police Dept and County Realtors. *Figures represent crimes committed in both Alpine City and Highland

Highland is located at  / 40.41889; -111.79222(40.419001, -111.792121).  According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18.0 km²), all of it land.

As of the 2010 census Highland had a population of 15,523. The median age was 22.

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,172 people, 1,804 households, and 1,733 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,174.0 people per square mile (453.3/km²). There were 1,864 housing units at an average density of 267.8 per square mile (103.4/km²).

There were 1,804 households out of which 66.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 90.6% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 3.9% were non-families. 3.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.53 and the average family size was 4.64.

In the city the population was spread out with 45.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $80,053, and the median income for a family was $81,086. Males had a median income of $57,318 versus $24,440 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,614. About 1.8% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.