Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population in 2010 was 53,104, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census. The term Highland also refers to a geographical area of the city of San Bernardino, and parts of unincorporated San Bernardino County. Highland is generally divided into two regions, East Highland and Highland
Geography
Highland is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.9 square miles. 18.8 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of it is water.
Demographics
2010
At the 2010 census Highland had a population of 53,104. The population density was 2,811.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Highland was 27,836 White, 5,887 African American, 542 Native American, 3,954 Asian, 168 Pacific Islander, 11,826 from other races, and 2,891 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25,556 persons. The census reported that 52,932 people lived in households, 76 lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 96 were institutionalized. There were 15,471 households, 7,922 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 8,475 were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,884 had a female householder with no husband present, 1,183 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,129 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 109 same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,254 households were one person and 757 had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.42. There were 12,542 families ; the average family size was 3.74. The age distribution was 16,916 people under the age of 18, 5,900 people aged 18 to 24, 13,837 people aged 25 to 44, 12,357 people aged 45 to 64, and 4,094 people 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 were owner-occupied and 5,365 were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.7%. 33,361 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19,571 people lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the 2000 census, there were 44,605 people in 13,478 households, including 10,782 families, in the city. The population density was 3,273.3 inhabitants per square mile. There were 14,858 housing units at an average density of 1,090.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 56.3% White, 12.1% African American, 1.3% Native American, 6.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 18.6% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 36.6% of the population. Of the 13,478 households 47.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 15.4% of households were one person and 4.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.6. The age distribution was 35.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. The median household income was $41,230 and the median family income was $43,649. Males had a median income of $38,695 versus $27,308 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,039. About 17.5% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over. The city is split along Boulder Avenue with the higher-income area to the east and lower-income area to the west. Demographics such as income levels and housing density are also split evenly by the geographic divider of Boulder Avenue. Much of West Highland mirrors San Bernardino as East Highland is relatively new and only developed within the past fifteen years.
Climate
Education
Highland is served by two public school districts: Redlands Unified and San Bernardino Unified School Districts. Highland is home to a library and environmental learning center. The Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center is a gold rated L.E.E.D. 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.
Government
Local
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 Councilform of government with the City Manager appointed by the City Council.
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 police station was recently built and occupied in June, 2011. The City has contracted with Cal Fire to operate its fire services since its incorporation.
