Highland, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Highland, California
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Santa Ana River Bridge
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Location of Highland in San Bernardino County, California.
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 Highland, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | San Bernardino | |
| Incorporated | November 24, 1987 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.67 sq mi (48.34 km2) | |
| • Land | 18.57 sq mi (48.10 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) 0.71% | |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 56,999 | |
| • Density | 3,069.2/sq mi (1,185.0/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
92346
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| Area code(s) | 909 | |
| FIPS code | 06-33588 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652722, 2410759 | |
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It's about 65 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs, California. The city includes the nearby community of East Highlands. In 2020, about 56,999 people lived here.
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Highland's History
Highland has an interesting past. The Santa Fe Railway was built to help orange farmers. This shows how important farming was to the area's growth.
People of Highland: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | |||
Who Lives in Highland?
In 2020, the largest group of people living in Highland were of Hispanic and Latino backgrounds. The nearby East Highlands community had a wider mix of people. Many people in this area work in offices, are professionals, or are retired. They often move here to find more affordable homes than in places like Orange or Los Angeles counties.
Highland's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Highland had a population of 53,104 people. The city had about 2,811 people per square mile.
- About 52.4% of the people were White.
- Around 11.1% were African American.
- About 7.4% were Asian.
- Many people, about 48.1%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Most people, about 99.7%, lived in homes with their families or roommates. There were 15,471 households in total. Over half of these households, 51.2%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.42 people.
Highland's Weather: Climate
| Climate data for Highland, California (1903-1967 averages) | |||||||||||||
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| 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) |
Highland has a warm climate. Summers are hot, with July and August highs often reaching over 90°F (32°C). Winters are mild, with average highs in the upper 50s and low 60s Fahrenheit (around 15°C). The city gets most of its rain in the winter months. Snowfall is rare, but a small amount can fall in winter.
Learning in Highland: Education
Highland has great schools and learning centers.
Public Schools
Students in Highland attend schools from two different public school districts.
- The Redlands Unified School District serves students living east of City Creek.
- The San Bernardino Unified School District serves students living west of City Creek.
Highland's Library and Learning Center
The Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center is a special place. It's a "gold-rated" LEED building, which means it's very eco-friendly.
- It has thousands of books, CDs, and DVDs.
- You can use computers and Wi-Fi for free.
- It even has a rooftop garden!
- Inside, you can see animals, amphibians, and reptiles from all over the world.
Colleges and Universities Nearby
If you want to go to college, there are several options close to Highland:
- Loma Linda University
- University of Redlands
- California State University, San Bernardino
- Crafton Hills College (in Yucaipa)
- San Bernardino Valley College
Highland's Sister Cities
Highland has "sister city" relationships with other places. This helps build friendships and understanding between different communities.
Berdzor, Artsakh Republic- Redlands, California
- Colton, California
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A friendly robot, representing learning and technology.
See also
In Spanish: Highland (California) para niños
