Highland /ˈhaɪˌlænd/ is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 6,385 at the 2020 census.[1] It is part of the New York City Combined Statistical area.
Highland | |
|---|---|
 Downtown Highland | |
 Location in Ulster County and the state of New York. | |
| Coordinates: 41°43′6″N 73°57′49″W / 41.71833°N 73.96361°W | |
| 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 | |
• 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 |
| FIPS code | 36-34484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 952773 |
Highland is a community in the town of Lloyd, on U.S. Route 9W. Routes 44 and 55 run through it as well. It is the town at the western end of the Mid-Hudson Bridge across from Poughkeepsie.
History
editThe Brown–Ellis House and Anthony Yelverton House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2][3]
Geography
editThe community is on the west bank of the Hudson River.
Highland is located at 41°43′6″N 73°57′49″W / 41.71833°N 73.96361°W (41.718357, -73.963590).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (6.90%) is water.
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,060 | — | |
| 2010 | 5,647 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,385 | 13.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the 2010 census, the population was 5,647. The racial makeup of the town was 84.40% White, 6.94% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 3.98% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.84% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.84% of the population.[6]
2020 census
editAs of the 2020 census, the population was 6,385. The racial makeup of the town was 75.60% White, 7.97% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 3.73% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 5.04% from other races, and 7.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.54% of the population.[1]
References
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- ^ a b c "2020 Census Redistricting Data: Highland CDP, New York". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 6/16/14 through 6/27/14. National Park Service. June 27, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data: Highland CDP, New York". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2023.