Highland, Washington facts for kids
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Highland, Washington
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Highland and Kennewick from atop nearby Jump off Joe.
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Location of Highland, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.6 sq mi (71.6 km2) |
| • Land | 27.6 sq mi (71.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,388 |
| • Density | 122.6/sq mi (47.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-30775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867614 |
Highland was a community in Benton County, Washington, United States. It was once known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the government for gathering statistics, but it wasn't an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2000, about 3,388 people lived in Highland. However, by the 2010 census, Highland was no longer listed as a CDP. Part of its northern area, from S Olympia Street to Elliot Lake, has since become part of the nearby city of Kennewick.
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Where is Highland Located?
Highland was located in Washington state. Its exact position was at 46 degrees, 9 minutes, 42 seconds North and 119 degrees, 6 minutes, 52 seconds West.
The area of the former Highland CDP was about 27.6 square miles (71.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area was land, with only a tiny amount of water.
Who Lived in Highland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,656 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,388 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 (est.) | 3,921 | ||
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In 2000, there were 3,388 people living in Highland. These people made up 1,108 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 935 were families.
The community had about 122.6 people per square mile (47.4 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,143 housing units, like houses or apartments.
People and Their Backgrounds
Most of the people in Highland in 2000 were White (about 92.38%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identified with two or more races. About 7.53% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Highland had children under 18 living there (about 45.8%). Most homes (74.2%) were married couples living together. About 11.6% of households were individuals living alone.
The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.27 people.
The population of Highland was quite diverse in age. About 32.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.9% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Highland was 35 years.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Highland was about $61,136 per year. For families, the typical income was slightly higher, around $63,333 per year.
The average income per person in Highland was about $22,703. A small number of families (about 4.5%) and individuals (about 6.1%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children under 18 and a very small number of people aged 65 or older.
