Highland, Utah facts for kids
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Highland, Utah
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Highland at night, January 2008
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Settled | 1870s |
| Incorporated | July 13, 1977 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.64 sq mi (22.39 km2) |
| • Land | 8.64 sq mi (22.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,876 ft (1,486 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 15,523 |
| • Density | 2,218.30/sq mi (856.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84003
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-35190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410760 |
| Website | www.highlandcity.org |
Highland is a city located in Utah County, Utah, in the United States. It is about 30 miles (48 km) south of Salt Lake City. Highland is part of the larger Provo–Orem metropolitan area. In 2010, the city had a population of 15,523 people. This was a big increase from its population of 8,172 in 2000.
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Geography of Highland
Highland covers a total area of about 8.5 square miles (22.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
History of Highland
Highland was first settled by pioneers in the 1870s. These early settlers were often called "homesteaders." The city was named by Scottish immigrants who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They felt that the area reminded them of the beautiful highlands in Scotland. Highland officially became an incorporated city on July 13, 1977.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 195 | — | |
| 1910 | 171 | −12.3% | |
| 1920 | 247 | 44.4% | |
| 1930 | 277 | 12.1% | |
| 1940 | 270 | −2.5% | |
| 1950 | 287 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 208 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,435 | 1,070.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,002 | 105.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,172 | 63.4% | |
| 2010 | 15,523 | 90.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 19,175 | 23.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, Highland had a population of 15,523 people. The average age of people living in Highland was 22 years old. Most of the people living there were white (about 95.9%). Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many people in Highland are religious. About 93.3% of residents are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Other Christian faiths and Eastern faiths are also present in the community.
Education in Highland
The public schools in Highland are part of the Alpine School District. This district manages the schools in the area. The Superintendent of Schools is Dr. Shane Farnsworth.
Famous People from Highland
Highland has been home to several notable individuals:
- Thurl Bailey – A retired NBA basketball player who played for the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Fraser Bullock – He was a managing director at Sorenson Capital. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the 2002 Winter Olympics.
- Blair Buswell – An artist known for creating sports sculptures.
- Ashly DelGrosso – A professional dancer who appeared on the TV show Dancing with the Stars.
- Brandon Mull – A popular writer, best known for his fantasy book series, Fablehaven.
- Dennis Smith – Another talented sculptor.
See also
In Spanish: Highland (Utah) para niños
