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The Highlands Ranch CDP(1) had a population of 102,257 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Highlands Ranch ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Colorado. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Highlands Ranch is located at latitude 39.5539 and longitude -104.9694 in Douglas County. The formal boundaries for the Highlands Ranch Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 24.27 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Douglas County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7).
The Highlands Ranch Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
Colorado is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Highlands Ranch Census Designated Place is located within Sedalia Division of Douglas County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 102,257 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,212 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $159,307 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,247 |
| Median Home Value | $712,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 39,551 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 30,106 (76.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,444 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,001 (2.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 38,550 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Family Households | 28,506 (73.9%) |
The table below compares Highlands Ranch to the other 482 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Colorado by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 13 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 24 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 40 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 69 | 86th |
| Diversity Index | # 225 | 54th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.
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