North Highlands, CA

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North Highlands Overview

48,083
TOTAL POPULATION
24,364
MALE POPULATION
23,719
FEMALE POPULATION
102.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,051
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,961
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,156
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,166
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
23,119
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

North Highlands Zip Codes

North Highlands Area Codes

Race in North Highlands

The most populous races in North Highlands are White / Caucasian (27,712 | 57.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14,685 | 30.5%), and Two or more Races (6,544 | 13.6%).
Race in North Highlands
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,9588.2%
Black / African American4,7639.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1210.3%
Hispanic or Latino14,68530.5%
Native / Alaskan4140.9%
White / Caucasian27,71257.6%
Two or more Races6,54413.6%
Some other Race4,5719.5%
Total48,083100.0%

Ancestry in North Highlands

The most populous ancestries reported in North Highlands are Mexican (11,776 | 24.5%), Ukrainian (2,746 | 5.7%), German (2,647 | 5.5%), Irish (2,095 | 4.4%), and English (1,806 | 3.8%), together accounting for 43.8% of all North Highlands residents.
Ancestry in North Highlands
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan9401.9%
African770.2%
American6611.4%
Apache90.0%
Arab1020.2%
Argentinean720.2%
Armenian300.1%
Bangladeshi4520.9%
Belgian70.0%
Bhutanese2510.5%
Blackfeet1470.3%
Brazilian130.0%
British690.1%
Burmese1610.3%
Cajun90.0%
Canadian770.2%
Central American1,7223.6%
Cherokee5191.1%
Chippewa310.1%
Choctaw690.1%
Colombian120.0%
Croatian470.1%
Cuban230.1%
Czech390.1%
Czechoslovakian90.0%
Danish270.1%
Dominican170.0%
Dutch2850.6%
Eastern European490.1%
Ecuadorian280.1%
English1,8063.8%
Ethiopian220.1%
European4200.9%
Finnish970.2%
French6771.4%
French Canadian440.1%
German2,6475.5%
Greek240.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1580.3%
Guatemalan3690.8%
Hungarian1050.2%
Indian (Asian)1840.4%
Iranian1080.2%
Iraqi230.1%
Irish2,0954.4%
Italian1,1222.3%
Jamaican2090.4%
Japanese60.0%
Kenyan240.1%
Korean1,3342.8%
Laotian10.0%
Liberian700.2%
Luxembourger70.0%
Malaysian1230.3%
Mexican11,77624.5%
Mexican American Indian1670.4%
Native Hawaiian810.2%
Navajo500.1%
Nepalese750.2%
Nicaraguan540.1%
Nigerian620.1%
Northern European450.1%
Norwegian2790.6%
Pakistani260.1%
Peruvian190.0%
Polish3350.7%
Portuguese1760.4%
Puerto Rican2150.4%
Romanian8051.7%
Russian1,6483.4%
Salvadoran1,2992.7%
Samoan1060.2%
Scandinavian200.0%
Scotch-Irish2620.5%
Scottish4741.0%
Sioux100.0%
Slavic2790.6%
South American2300.5%
Spaniard1560.3%
Spanish1740.4%
Sri Lankan5761.2%
Subsaharan African2750.6%
Swedish2250.5%
Swiss170.0%
Thai440.1%
Tongan100.0%
Turkish370.1%
Ukrainian2,7465.7%
Venezuelan990.2%
Welsh1900.4%
Yaqui450.1%
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Immigrants in North Highlands

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in North Highlands came from Europe (5,000 | 10.4%), Eastern Europe (4,816 | 10.0%), Latin America (4,419 | 9.2%), Central America (4,140 | 8.6%), and Asia (3,949 | 8.2%), together accounting for 46.4% of all North Highlands residents.
Immigrants in North Highlands
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,5673.3%
Africa3230.7%
Argentina290.1%
Asia3,9498.2%
Belarus2900.6%
Brazil80.0%
Cambodia60.0%
Cameroon130.0%
Canada1080.2%
Caribbean100.0%
Central America4,1408.6%
China80.0%
Croatia210.0%
Cuba100.0%
Denmark70.0%
Eastern Africa1650.3%
Eastern Asia1490.3%
Eastern Europe4,81610.0%
Ecuador280.1%
Egypt430.1%
El Salvador1,0622.2%
England220.1%
Ethiopia370.1%
Europe5,00010.4%
France160.0%
Germany1150.2%
Guatemala1540.3%
Hong Kong20.0%
Indonesia700.2%
Iran1040.2%
Iraq960.2%
Italy100.0%
Japan330.1%
Kazakhstan1940.4%
Kenya1280.3%
Korea1080.2%
Laos1700.4%
Latin America4,4199.2%
Liberia400.1%
Mexico2,8816.0%
Middle Africa130.0%
Moldova6071.3%
Nicaragua430.1%
Nigeria620.1%
Northern Africa430.1%
Northern Europe430.1%
Pakistan60.0%
Peru1050.2%
Philippines6891.4%
Romania3660.8%
Russia6741.4%
Serbia370.1%
South America2690.6%
South Central Asia2,1914.6%
South Eastern Asia1,5093.1%
Southern Europe100.0%
Syria40.0%
Thailand1060.2%
Ukraine2,7415.7%
Uzbekistan3200.7%
Venezuela990.2%
Vietnam4681.0%
Western Africa1020.2%
Western Asia1000.2%
Western Europe1310.3%
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Sex and Age in North Highlands

Sex and Age in North Highlands

The most populous age groups in North Highlands are 30 to 34 Years (2,216 | 9.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,072 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in North Highlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,140 (8.8%)1,772 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Years1,640 (6.7%)1,392 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years1,905 (7.8%)1,834 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years1,616 (6.6%)1,554 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,736 (7.1%)1,916 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,736 (7.1%)1,638 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,216 (9.1%)1,849 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years1,957 (8.0%)1,771 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years1,465 (6.0%)1,268 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,490 (6.1%)1,632 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,129 (4.6%)888 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,320 (5.4%)1,193 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,334 (5.5%)2,072 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years981 (4.0%)1,060 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years756 (3.1%)580 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years597 (2.5%)360 (1.5%)
80 to 84 Years221 (0.9%)396 (1.7%)
85 Years and over125 (0.5%)544 (2.3%)
Total24,364 (100.0%)23,719 (100.0%)

Families and Households in North Highlands

Median Family Size in North Highlands

The median family size in North Highlands is 3.59 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,958 | 63.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.72 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,182 | 10.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in North Highlands
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,958 (63.5%)3.72
Single Male/Father1,182 (10.8%)3.18
Single Female/Mother2,816 (25.7%)3.44
Total Families10,956 (100.0%)3.59

Median Household Size in North Highlands

The median household size in North Highlands is 3.00 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,816 | 17.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.87 persons per household. non-family households (4,954 | 31.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in North Highlands
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,958 (43.7%)3.76
Single Male/Father1,182 (7.4%)3.60
Single Female/Mother2,816 (17.7%)3.87
Non-family4,954 (31.1%)1.28
Total Households15,910 (100.0%)3.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in North Highlands

Out of a total of 15,910 households in North Highlands, 10,956 (68.9%) are family households, while 4,954 (31.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,432, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,899.
Household Size by Marriage Status in North Highlands
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,899 (24.5%)
2-Person Households3,432 (21.6%)861 (5.4%)
3-Person Households2,877 (18.1%)163 (1.0%)
4-Person Households2,141 (13.5%)19 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,144 (7.2%)12 (0.1%)
6-Person Households769 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households593 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,956 (68.9%)4,954 (31.1%)

Female Fertility in North Highlands

Fertility by Age in North Highlands

Average fertility rate in North Highlands is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 82.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in North Highlands
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years444 (64.2%)82.0
35 to 50 years248 (35.8%)51.0
Total692 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Highlands

51.0% of women with births (692) in North Highlands are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 49.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 48.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Highlands
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years224 (50.4%)220 (49.5%)
35 to 50 years129 (52.0%)119 (48.0%)
Total353 (51.0%)339 (49.0%)

Fertility by Education in North Highlands

Average fertility rate in North Highlands is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 114.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in North Highlands
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School118 (17.1%)54.0
High School Diploma225 (32.5%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree227 (32.8%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree61 (8.8%)57.0
Graduate Degree61 (8.8%)114.0
Total692 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Highlands

49.0% of women with births in North Highlands are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 70.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 70.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Highlands
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School40 (33.9%)78 (66.1%)
High School Diploma92 (40.9%)133 (59.1%)
College or Associate's Degree161 (70.9%)66 (29.1%)
Bachelor's Degree42 (68.9%)19 (31.1%)
Graduate Degree18 (29.5%)43 (70.5%)
Total353 (51.0%)339 (49.0%)

Income in North Highlands

Income Overview in North Highlands

Per Capita Income in North Highlands is $26,051, while median incomes of families and households are $64,961 and $62,156 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income48,083$26,051
Median Family Income10,956$64,961
Mean Family Income10,956$79,377
Median Household Income15,910$62,156
Mean Household Income15,910$75,466
Income Deficit10,956$12,166
Wage / Income Gap (%)48,08324.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)48,08375.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index48,0830.41

Earnings by Sex in North Highlands

Average Earnings in North Highlands are $35,048, $39,619 for men and $29,963 for women, a difference of 24.4%.
Earnings by Sex in North Highlands
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,797 (54.6%)$39,619
Female10,625 (45.4%)$29,963
Total23,422 (100.0%)$35,048

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Highlands

The most common earnings brackets in North Highlands are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,445 | 11.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,216 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Highlands
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less340 (2.7%)533 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999246 (1.9%)735 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499417 (3.3%)440 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999215 (1.7%)145 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499294 (2.3%)416 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999579 (4.5%)327 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499238 (1.9%)582 (5.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999327 (2.6%)330 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499524 (4.1%)194 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999464 (3.6%)406 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999836 (6.5%)1,216 (11.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,203 (9.4%)685 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999769 (6.0%)940 (8.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999862 (6.7%)707 (6.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999801 (6.3%)516 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999420 (3.3%)451 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,052 (8.2%)697 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999684 (5.3%)364 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,445 (11.3%)533 (5.0%)
$100,000+1,081 (8.5%)408 (3.8%)
Total12,797 (100.0%)10,625 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Highlands

Average earnings in North Highlands are $42,717 for men and $35,603 for women, a difference of 16.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,844. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,111, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,084.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Highlands
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,844$28,084
High School Diploma$43,361$28,770
College or Associate's Degree$41,324$36,350
Bachelor's Degree$61,755$44,432
Graduate Degree$70,375$64,111
Total$42,717$35,603

Family Income in North Highlands

Family Income Brackets in North Highlands

According to the North Highlands family income data, there are 2,049 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 362 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in North Highlands
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005044.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993623.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998117.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,22711.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,26011.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,04918.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,70915.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992,00518.3%
$150,000 to $199,9996145.6%
$200,000+4273.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Highlands

6-person families (638 | 5.8%) account for the highest median family income in North Highlands with $72,083 per family, while 2-person families (4,110 | 37.5%) have the highest median income of $31,320 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Highlands
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,110 (37.5%)$62,639
3-Person Families2,632 (24.0%)$68,427
4-Person Families1,887 (17.2%)$68,323
5-Person Families1,158 (10.6%)$53,357
6-Person Families638 (5.8%)$72,083
7+ Person Families531 (4.9%)$0
Total10,956 (100.0%)$64,961

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Highlands

The median family income in North Highlands is $64,961, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,469) having the highest median family income of $120,674, while families with no earners (1,348) have the lowest median family income of $29,870, accounting for 13.4% and 12.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in North Highlands
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,348 (12.3%)$29,870
1 Earner4,266 (38.9%)$43,768
2 Earners3,873 (35.3%)$88,177
3+ Earners1,469 (13.4%)$120,674
Total10,956 (100.0%)$64,961

Household Income in North Highlands

Household Income Brackets in North Highlands

With 3,246 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in North Highlands, accounting for 20.4% of all households. In contrast, only 573 households (3.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in North Highlands
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006524.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995733.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4489.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,78211.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991,92512.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993,24620.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,29114.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,64116.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997965.0%
$200,000+5733.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in North Highlands

The median household income in North Highlands is $62,156, with the highest median household income of $70,739 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,505 households (34.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 673 households (4.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in North Highlands
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years673 (4.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years6,391 (40.2%)$63,846
45 to 64 Years5,505 (34.6%)$70,739
65+ Years3,341 (21.0%)$40,829
Total15,910 (100.0%)$62,156

Poverty in North Highlands

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Highlands

With 19.6% poverty level for males and 21.4% for females among the residents of North Highlands, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 904 males (42.2%) and 198 females (58.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Highlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years904 (42.2%)321 (18.5%)
5 Years115 (39.7%)198 (58.8%)
6 to 11 Years728 (36.1%)576 (31.4%)
12 to 14 Years305 (28.3%)353 (34.4%)
15 Years86 (24.2%)34 (14.7%)
16 and 17 Years184 (29.4%)129 (20.8%)
18 to 24 Years344 (14.5%)975 (37.2%)
25 to 34 Years438 (11.1%)704 (20.2%)
35 to 44 Years523 (15.3%)754 (24.8%)
45 to 54 Years508 (19.4%)255 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years186 (7.0%)383 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years269 (15.6%)212 (13.1%)
75 Years and over143 (15.5%)148 (12.4%)
Total4,733 (19.6%)5,042 (21.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Highlands

According to the poverty statistics in North Highlands, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 89.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Highlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,236 (57.8%)1,414 (81.5%)
5 Years175 (60.3%)139 (41.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,291 (63.9%)1,258 (68.6%)
12 to 14 Years772 (71.7%)673 (65.6%)
15 Years269 (75.8%)197 (85.3%)
16 and 17 Years441 (70.6%)490 (79.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,020 (85.5%)1,645 (62.8%)
25 to 34 Years3,514 (88.9%)2,783 (79.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,899 (84.7%)2,285 (75.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,109 (80.6%)2,265 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,466 (93.0%)2,882 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,453 (84.4%)1,404 (86.9%)
75 Years and over781 (84.5%)1,049 (87.6%)
Total19,426 (80.4%)18,484 (78.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Highlands

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in North Highlands show that 12.0% or 834 of the total 6,958 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 39.1%, comprising of 79 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.2%, which includes 208 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Highlands
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,119 (93.8%)208 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children2,285 (90.4%)243 (9.6%)
3 or 4 Children597 (66.3%)304 (33.7%)
5 or more Children123 (60.9%)79 (39.1%)
Total6,124 (88.0%)834 (12.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Highlands

According to the poverty data in North Highlands, 20.1% or 237 single-father households and 28.0% or 789 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 193 households (44.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (88.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Highlands
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children20 (3.1%)145 (11.2%)
1 or 2 Children193 (44.5%)382 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children24 (24.0%)184 (72.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)78 (88.6%)
Total237 (20.1%)789 (28.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Highlands

The poverty data for North Highlands shows that 834 of the married-couple family households (12.0%) and 1,026 of the single-parent households (25.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (39.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 household (88.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Highlands
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children208 (6.2%)165 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children243 (9.6%)575 (35.6%)
3 or 4 Children304 (33.7%)208 (58.9%)
5 or more Children79 (39.1%)78 (88.6%)
Total834 (12.0%)1,026 (25.7%)

Employment Characteristics in North Highlands

Employment by Class of Employer in North Highlands

Among the 21,234 employed individuals in North Highlands, private company employees (14,748 | 69.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,518 | 7.1%), and local government employees (1,330 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in North Highlands
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,74869.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5292.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5187.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,1785.6%
Local Government Employees1,3306.3%
State Government Employees1,1795.6%
Federal Government Employees7523.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total21,234100.0%

Employment Status by Age in North Highlands

According to the labor force statistics for North Highlands, out of the total population over 16 years of age (36,814), 62.8% or 23,119 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 1,341 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 79.9% or 3,248 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.3% or 271 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in North Highlands
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years933 (36.1%)50 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,914 (79.8%)271 (9.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,625 (77.8%)81 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,248 (79.9%)185 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,897 (75.8%)367 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,901 (75.9%)94 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,686 (67.1%)116 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,843 (54.1%)85 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years986 (29.2%)88 (8.9%)
75 Years and over85 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total23,119 (62.8%)1,341 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Highlands

According to labor force statistics for North Highlands, 72.9% of individuals (18,194) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (24,958) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 928 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 2,931 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 135 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Highlands
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,046 (53.7%)251 (6.6%)
High School Diploma6,173 (72.3%)478 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree7,048 (75.8%)539 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,931 (88.5%)46 (1.4%)
Total18,194 (72.9%)1,273 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in North Highlands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Highlands are Community & Social Service (1,756 | 8.1%), Management (1,624 | 7.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (828 | 3.8%), Education Instruction & Library (773 | 3.6%), and Business & Financial (759 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in North Highlands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Highlands, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (79.1%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (77.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (72.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (87.3%), Legal Services & Support (86.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in North Highlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Management922 (56.8%)702 (43.2%)
Business & Financial237 (31.2%)522 (68.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science595 (71.9%)233 (28.1%)
Computers & Mathematics376 (72.6%)142 (27.4%)
Architecture & Engineering98 (62.4%)59 (37.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science121 (79.1%)32 (20.9%)
Community & Social Service 661 (37.6%)1,095 (62.4%)
Education, Arts & Media171 (38.1%)278 (61.9%)
Legal Services & Support4 (13.3%)26 (86.7%)
Education Instruction & Library98 (12.7%)675 (87.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment388 (77.0%)116 (23.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating153 (26.8%)419 (73.3%)
Health Technologists82 (38.3%)132 (61.7%)
Total (Category)2,568 (46.4%)2,971 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)12,080 (55.6%)9,643 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in North Highlands are Food Preparation & Serving (1,348 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (1,087 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,010 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (694 | 3.2%), and Security & Protection (583 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in North Highlands

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in North Highlands, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (87.9%), Security & Protection (84.2%), and Law Enforcement (72.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (82.3%), Healthcare Support (79.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in North Highlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support221 (20.3%)866 (79.7%)
Security & Protection491 (84.2%)92 (15.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention387 (87.9%)53 (12.0%)
Law Enforcement104 (72.7%)39 (27.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving586 (43.5%)762 (56.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance708 (70.1%)302 (29.9%)
Personal Care & Service123 (17.7%)571 (82.3%)
Total (Category)2,129 (45.1%)2,593 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)12,080 (55.6%)9,643 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in North Highlands are Office & Administration (2,798 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (2,405 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in North Highlands

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in North Highlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,138 (47.3%)1,267 (52.7%)
Office & Administration885 (31.6%)1,913 (68.4%)
Total (Category)2,023 (38.9%)3,180 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)12,080 (55.6%)9,643 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in North Highlands are Construction & Extraction (1,691 | 7.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (846 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in North Highlands

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in North Highlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry33 (58.9%)23 (41.1%)
Construction & Extraction1,615 (95.5%)76 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair787 (93.0%)59 (7.0%)
Total (Category)2,435 (93.9%)158 (6.1%)
Total (Overall)12,080 (55.6%)9,643 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in North Highlands are Transportation (1,470 | 6.8%), Production (1,108 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (1,088 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in North Highlands

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in North Highlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Production872 (78.7%)236 (21.3%)
Transportation1,270 (86.4%)200 (13.6%)
Material Moving783 (72.0%)305 (28.0%)
Total (Category)2,925 (79.8%)741 (20.2%)
Total (Overall)12,080 (55.6%)9,643 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in North Highlands

Employment Industries in North Highlands

The major employment industries in North Highlands include Retail Trade (3,591 | 16.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,629 | 12.1%), Construction (2,167 | 10.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (1,789 | 8.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,735 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in North Highlands

Employment Industries by Sex in North Highlands

The North Highlands industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (94.1%), and Utilities (90.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (75.8%), Educational Services (73.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (71.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in North Highlands
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting114 (83.2%)23 (16.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,040 (94.1%)127 (5.9%)
Manufacturing863 (78.5%)236 (21.5%)
Wholesale Trade309 (84.4%)57 (15.6%)
Retail Trade1,800 (50.1%)1,791 (49.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,536 (85.9%)253 (14.1%)
Utilities167 (90.8%)17 (9.2%)
Information94 (68.6%)43 (31.4%)
Finance & Insurance160 (24.2%)502 (75.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing401 (49.4%)411 (50.6%)
Professional & Scientific573 (58.7%)404 (41.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support904 (70.0%)387 (30.0%)
Educational Services322 (26.6%)890 (73.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance750 (28.5%)1,879 (71.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation239 (61.0%)153 (39.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services777 (44.8%)958 (55.2%)
Public Administration576 (41.4%)815 (58.6%)
Total12,080 (55.6%)9,643 (44.4%)

Education in North Highlands

School Enrollment in North Highlands

The most common levels of schooling among the 12,368 students in North Highlands are middle school (3,054 | 24.7%), college / undergraduate (2,589 | 20.9%), and high school (2,444 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in North Highlands
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5794.7%
Kindergarten6104.9%
Elementary School2,38719.3%
Middle School3,05424.7%
High School2,44419.8%
College / Undergraduate2,58920.9%
Graduate / Professional7055.7%
Total12,368100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Highlands

Out of a total of 12,368 students who are enrolled in schools in North Highlands, 928 (7.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 11,440 (92.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 308 (44.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,505 (96.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Highlands
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds457 (94.4%)27 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,697 (94.3%)163 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,505 (96.3%)134 (3.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,716 (96.3%)66 (3.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds824 (95.2%)42 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,209 (94.4%)72 (5.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds659 (85.6%)111 (14.4%)
35 Years and over378 (55.1%)308 (44.9%)
Total11,440 (92.5%)928 (7.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Highlands

Business (778 | 16.9%), arts & humanities (487 | 10.6%), social sciences (473 | 10.3%), psychology (451 | 9.8%), and engineering (420 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 4,592 individuals in North Highlands who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Highlands
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1463.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2204.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1242.7%
Psychology4519.8%
Social Sciences47310.3%
Engineering4209.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies1162.5%
Science & Technology3106.8%
Business77816.9%
Education2896.3%
Literature & Languages2385.2%
Liberal Arts & History2415.2%
Visual & Performing Arts2024.4%
Communications972.1%
Arts & Humanities48710.6%
Total4,592100.0%

Transportation & Commute in North Highlands

Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Highlands

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in North Highlands are males with 2 vehicles (4,583, accounting for 38.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,265, making up 48.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Highlands
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle347 (2.9%)378 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle2,313 (19.6%)2,574 (27.3%)
2 Vehicles4,583 (38.8%)3,265 (34.6%)
3 Vehicles2,852 (24.2%)2,160 (22.9%)
4 Vehicles990 (8.4%)663 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles722 (6.1%)386 (4.1%)
Total11,807 (100.0%)9,426 (100.0%)

Commute Time in North Highlands

The most frequently occuring commute durations in North Highlands are 30 to 34 minutes (3,422 commuters, 18.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (3,046 commuters, 16.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,013 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in North Highlands
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5182.7%
5 to 9 Minutes6223.3%
10 to 14 Minutes1,8259.6%
15 to 19 Minutes3,01315.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3,04616.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,7789.3%
30 to 34 Minutes3,42218.0%
35 to 39 Minutes5723.0%
40 to 44 Minutes8904.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,3407.0%
60 to 89 Minutes6983.7%
90 or more Minutes1,2976.8%

Commute Time by Sex in North Highlands

The most common commute times in North Highlands are 30 to 34 minutes (2,097 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,494 commuters, 18.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in North Highlands
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes307 (2.9%)211 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes431 (4.0%)191 (2.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes835 (7.8%)990 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,519 (14.1%)1,494 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,624 (15.1%)1,422 (17.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes909 (8.5%)869 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,097 (19.5%)1,325 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes230 (2.1%)342 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes304 (2.8%)586 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes831 (7.7%)509 (6.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes549 (5.1%)149 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,101 (10.2%)196 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Highlands

The most frequent times of departure to work in North Highlands are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,630, 15.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,189, 14.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Highlands
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,124 (10.5%)597 (7.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM580 (5.4%)199 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM512 (4.8%)166 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,630 (15.2%)769 (9.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM703 (6.6%)732 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,176 (11.0%)992 (12.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,148 (10.7%)832 (10.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM765 (7.1%)1,189 (14.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM269 (2.5%)372 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM479 (4.5%)539 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM246 (2.3%)368 (4.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM267 (2.5%)103 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM850 (7.9%)679 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM988 (9.2%)747 (9.0%)
Total10,737 (100.0%)8,284 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in North Highlands

Occupancy by Ownership in North Highlands

Of the total 15,910 dwellings in North Highlands, owner-occupied units account for 8,179 (51.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,731 (48.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in North Highlands
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,17951.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,73148.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units15,910100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in North Highlands

Occupancy by Household Size in North Highlands
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,89924.5%
2-Person Household4,29327.0%
3-Person Household3,04019.1%
4+ Person Household4,67829.4%
Total Housing Units15,910100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Highlands

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Highlands
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,087 (53.5%)1,812 (46.5%)
2-Person Household2,336 (54.4%)1,957 (45.6%)
3-Person Household1,485 (48.8%)1,555 (51.1%)
4+ Person Household2,271 (48.5%)2,407 (51.4%)
Total Housing Units8,179 (51.4%)7,731 (48.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Highlands

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Highlands
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School988 (52.1%)909 (47.9%)
High School Diploma2,177 (45.4%)2,617 (54.6%)
College/Associate Degree3,581 (51.1%)3,422 (48.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,433 (64.7%)783 (35.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Highlands

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Highlands
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,62422.8%
35 to 44 Years3,44021.6%
45 to 54 Years2,47215.5%
55 to 64 Years3,03319.1%
65 to 74 Years1,96212.3%
75 to 84 Years9435.9%
85 Years and Over4362.7%
Total15,910100.0%

Housing Finances in North Highlands

Median Income by Occupancy in North Highlands

Median Income by Occupancy in North Highlands
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,179 (51.4%)$80,580
Renter-Occupied7,731 (48.6%)$45,909
Average15,910 (100.0%)$62,156

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Highlands

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Highlands
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000128 (1.6%)230 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99927 (0.3%)265 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999139 (1.7%)432 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999343 (4.2%)476 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999327 (4.0%)296 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999504 (6.2%)1,280 (16.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999792 (9.7%)1,132 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,616 (19.8%)1,623 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,496 (18.3%)797 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,659 (20.3%)989 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more1,148 (14.0%)211 (2.7%)
Total8,179 (100.0%)7,731 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Highlands

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Highlands
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300451 (5.5%)107 (1.4%)
$300 to $499881 (10.8%)247 (3.2%)
$500 to $7991,073 (13.1%)337 (4.4%)
$800 to $999389 (4.8%)290 (3.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,591 (19.5%)3,260 (42.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,859 (22.7%)2,188 (28.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,378 (16.9%)578 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999312 (3.8%)318 (4.1%)
$3,000 or more245 (3.0%)85 (1.1%)
Total8,179 (100.0%)7,731 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in North Highlands

Housing Structures in North Highlands

Housing Structures in North Highlands
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,46159.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,5539.8%
2 Unit Apartments4332.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9475.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,2798.0%
10 or more Apartments1,58710.0%
Mobile Home / Other6504.1%
Total15,910100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Highlands

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Highlands
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,883 (72.8%)2,578 (27.3%)
Single Unit, Attached677 (43.6%)876 (56.4%)
2 Unit Apartments22 (5.1%)411 (94.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)947 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments54 (4.2%)1,225 (95.8%)
10 or more Apartments22 (1.4%)1,565 (98.6%)
Mobile Home / Other521 (80.1%)129 (19.9%)
Total8,179 (51.4%)7,731 (48.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Highlands

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Highlands
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)257 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms441 (5.4%)1,644 (21.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,674 (44.9%)3,783 (48.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,133 (38.3%)1,792 (23.2%)
8 or more Rooms931 (11.4%)255 (3.3%)
Total8,179 (100.0%)7,731 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Highlands

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Highlands
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,790 (70.8%)3,494 (45.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas95 (1.2%)112 (1.5%)
Electricity2,195 (26.8%)4,071 (52.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke13 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels85 (1.0%)15 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used1 (0.0%)39 (0.5%)
Total8,179 (100.0%)7,731 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in North Highlands

Household Vehicle Usage in North Highlands
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle256 (3.1%)825 (10.7%)
1 Vehicle2,414 (29.5%)3,230 (41.8%)
2 Vehicles2,934 (35.9%)2,748 (35.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,575 (31.5%)928 (12.0%)
Total8,179 (100.0%)7,731 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in North Highlands

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in North Highlands

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,4555,724
Median Property Value$270,500$333,100
Median Household Income$51,934$935
Monthly Housing Costs$500$245
Real Estate Taxes$1,398$251

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Highlands

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Highlands
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000324 (13.2%)196 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999155 (6.3%)27 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999993 (40.5%)1,801 (31.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999786 (32.0%)3,351 (58.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999121 (4.9%)245 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99964 (2.6%)87 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (0.5%)17 (0.3%)
Total2,455 (100.0%)5,724 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Highlands

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Highlands
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00068 (2.8%)18 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999612 (24.9%)87 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999132 (5.4%)197 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999366 (14.9%)372 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999420 (17.1%)426 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999428 (17.4%)1,196 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999216 (8.8%)1,068 (18.7%)
$150,000 or more213 (8.7%)1,443 (25.2%)
Total2,455 (100.0%)5,724 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Highlands

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Highlands
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x581 (23.7%)90,197 (1,575.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x316 (12.9%)845 (14.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x144 (5.9%)1,177 (20.6%)
4.0x or more1,394 (56.8%)1,244 (21.7%)
Total2,455 (100.0%)5,724 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Highlands

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Highlands
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800602 (24.5%)44 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499648 (26.4%)434 (7.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,012 (41.2%)1,075 (18.8%)
Total2,455 (100.0%)5,724 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in North Highlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Highlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Highlands
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,344 (94.7%)242 (5.3%)
6 to 18 Years7,980 (95.3%)396 (4.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,668 (88.1%)631 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years5,648 (85.4%)966 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years5,649 (87.5%)811 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,431 (86.3%)706 (13.7%)
55 to 64 Years5,462 (92.3%)455 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,309 (99.1%)29 (0.9%)
75 Years and older2,121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43,612 (91.1%)4,236 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Highlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Highlands
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,344 (94.7%)242 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,980 (95.3%)396 (4.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,668 (88.1%)631 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Highlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Highlands
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,811 (86.1%)937 (13.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,646 (90.5%)910 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,179 (91.9%)807 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,950 (92.9%)453 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over13,827 (92.4%)1,129 (7.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Highlands

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Highlands
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,191 (69.6%)1,409 (30.7%)
6 to 18 Years5,368 (64.1%)3,404 (40.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,880 (35.5%)2,978 (56.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,461 (37.2%)3,445 (52.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,692 (41.7%)3,260 (50.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,565 (30.5%)3,282 (63.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,417 (40.8%)3,750 (63.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,088 (92.5%)1,660 (49.7%)
75 Years and over2,025 (95.5%)1,395 (65.8%)
Total24,687 (51.6%)24,583 (51.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Highlands

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Highlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years235 (5.2%)97 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years202 (3.2%)321 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,176 (13.5%)1,256 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years593 (34.4%)386 (23.9%)
75 Years and over437 (47.3%)682 (57.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in North Highlands

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in North Highlands: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years65 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (0.4%)9 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years345 (4.0%)105 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years261 (15.2%)89 (5.5%)
75 Years and over145 (15.7%)167 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in North Highlands: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years52 (1.1%)20 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)181 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years331 (3.8%)298 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years171 (9.9%)47 (2.9%)
75 Years and over83 (9.0%)120 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in North Highlands: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years222 (4.9%)88 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years116 (1.8%)153 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years340 (3.9%)388 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years182 (10.6%)169 (10.5%)
75 Years and over169 (18.3%)256 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in North Highlands: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.1%)71 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years341 (3.9%)813 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years405 (23.5%)291 (18.0%)
75 Years and over329 (35.6%)545 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in North Highlands: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years111 (2.5%)25 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.1%)63 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years252 (2.9%)323 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years204 (11.8%)97 (6.0%)
75 Years and over210 (22.7%)302 (25.2%)

Technology Access in North Highlands

Computing Device Access in North Highlands

Computing Device Access in North Highlands
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,68779.7%
Smartphone14,41990.6%
Tablet10,03463.1%
No Computing Device8135.1%
Total15,910100.0%

Internet Access in North Highlands

Internet Access in North Highlands
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet830.5%
Broadband Home11,74473.8%
Cellular Data Only1,84111.6%
Satellite Internet1,3738.6%
No Internet1,72410.8%
Total15,910100.0%

North Highlands Summary

Highlands, California is a census-designated place located in Sacramento County, California. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 42,694 at the 2010 census.

History

Highlands, California was originally inhabited by the Maidu Indians. The area was first settled by Europeans in the mid-1800s. The first post office was established in 1876. The town was named after the high elevation of the area.

Geography

Highlands, California is located at 38°40'25"N 121°20'17"W (38.673611, -121.338333). It is situated at an elevation of approximately 200 feet (61 m). The area is located in the Sacramento Valley, and is bordered by the cities of Citrus Heights, Roseville, and Antelope.

Climate

Highlands, California has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 90°F (32°C), and the average low temperature in the winter is around 40°F (4°C).

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 42,694 people, 15,845 households, and 10,845 families residing in Highlands, California. The population density was 3,845.3 people per square mile (1,484.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 57.2% White, 16.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 11.2% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.2% of the population.

Economy

Highlands, California is home to a variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, and professional services. The area is also home to a number of industrial and manufacturing companies. The largest employers in the area are the State of California, the County of Sacramento, and the City of Citrus Heights.

Education

Highlands, California is served by the San Juan Unified School District. The area is home to several elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. The area is also home to a number of private schools.

Transportation

Highlands, California is served by a number of public transportation options, including bus and light rail. The area is also served by a number of major highways, including Interstate 80, Interstate 5, and Highway 99.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of North Highlands?
Total Population of North Highlands is 48,083.
What is the Total Male Population of North Highlands?
Total Male Population of North Highlands is 24,364.
What is the Total Female Population of North Highlands?
Total Female Population of North Highlands is 23,719.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in North Highlands?
There are 102.72 Males per 100 Females in North Highlands.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in North Highlands?
There are 97.35 Females per 100 Males in North Highlands.
What is the Median Population Age in North Highlands?
Median Population Age in North Highlands is 34.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in North Highlands
Average Family Size in North Highlands is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in North Highlands
Average Household Size in North Highlands is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in North Highlands?
Per Capita income in North Highlands is $26,051.
What is the Median Family Income in North Highlands?
Median Family Income in North Highlands is $64,961.
What is the Median Household income in North Highlands?
Median Household Income in North Highlands is $62,156.
What is Income or Wage Gap in North Highlands?
Income or Wage Gap in North Highlands is 24.4%.
Women in North Highlands earn 75.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in North Highlands?
Family Income Deficit in North Highlands is $12,166.
Families that are below poverty line in North Highlands earn $12,166 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in North Highlands?
Inequality or Gini Index in North Highlands is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in North Highlands?
There are 23,119 People in the Labor Forcein in North Highlands.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in North Highlands?
62.8% of People are in the Labor Force in North Highlands.
What is the Unemployment Rate in North Highlands?
Unemployment Rate in North Highlands is 5.8%.