Highland, Ulster County, New York facts for kids
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Highland
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Downtown Highland
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Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.40 sq mi (14.00 km2) |
| • Land | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.70 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,385 |
| • Density | 1,358.51/sq mi (524.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
12528
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| FIPS code | 36-34484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 952773 |
Highland is a small community in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a small settlement, and also a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, about 6,385 people lived there.
Highland is part of the larger New York City area. It is located in the town of Lloyd. You can find it along U.S. Route 9W. Other important roads like Route 44 and Route 55 also pass through Highland. It sits at the western end of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, which crosses the Hudson River to Poughkeepsie.
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History of Highland
Highland has some interesting historical buildings. Two of these, the Brown–Ellis House and the Anthony Yelverton House, are very old. They are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their special history.
Geography of Highland
Highland is located on the west side of the Hudson River. This river is a major waterway in New York State. The community's exact location is at 41 degrees, 43 minutes, 6 seconds North and 73 degrees, 57 minutes, 49 seconds West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Highland covers a total area of about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.7 square miles (12.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water, likely from the Hudson River.
Population Information
The population of Highland has grown over the years. Here is how the number of people living in Highland has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 5,060 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,647 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,385 | 13.1% | |
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Highland's Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Highland was 5,647 people. Most of the people living there, about 84.40%, were White. About 6.94% were Black or African American, and 3.98% were Asian. A small number of people were Native American or Pacific Islander. About 1.84% of the population identified with other races, and 2.53% identified with two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up about 7.84% of the population.
Highland's Population in 2020
By 2020, the population had grown to 6,385 people. The racial makeup shifted slightly. About 75.60% of the residents were White. The percentage of Black or African American people increased to 7.97%. About 3.73% were Asian, and 0.27% were Native American. People from other races made up 5.04%, and those from two or more races were 7.33%. The number of people identifying as Hispanic or Latino also increased to 11.54% of the population.
