Highland
Census-designated place
Downtown Highland
Downtown Highland
Location in Ulster County and the state of New York.
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 / 41.71833; -73.96361
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyUlster
Area
 • Total5.40 sq mi (14.00 km2)
 • Land4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2)
 • Water0.70 sq mi (1.83 km2)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total6,385
 • Density1,358.51/sq mi (524.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
12528
FIPS code36-34484
GNIS feature ID952773

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 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

The Brown–Ellis House and Anthony Yelverton House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2][3]

Geography

The 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 / 41.71833; -73.96361 (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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20105,647—
20206,38513.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2010 census

As 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

As 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

  1. 1 2 3 "2020 Census Redistricting Data: Highland CDP, New York". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data: Highland CDP, New York". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
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