Highland City, California
Competitive — shifted 13.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 57K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 23.3% |
Hispanic / Latino | 55.5% |
Black / African American | 9.3% |
Asian | 8.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.5% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+2.0 |
| 2020 | Biden+11.4 |
| 2016 | Clinton+11.4 |
| 2012 | Obama+8.1 |
| 2008 | Obama+8.2 |
Highland City, California is a city that has a population of 56,951. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+2.0. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.6% | 49.6% | R+2.0 | R+13.3 |
| 2020 | 54.6% | 43.2% | D+11.4 | R+0.1 |
| 2016 | 53.1% | 41.6% | D+11.4 | D+3.3 |
| 2012 | 54.1% | 45.9% | D+8.1 | R+0.1 |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 45.7% | D+8.2 | — |
What defines Highland City?
Highland City flipped to Republicans in 2024 after voting the other way in 2020. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- The 2024 election was decided by just 2.0 points — razor-thin
- Swung 13.3 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2020, Republicans in 2024
Who Lives Here
| Group | Highland City | National |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic / Latino | 55.5% | 19.3% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 23.3% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 9.3% | 12.2% |
Asian | 8.3% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.5% | 4.0% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Highland City? 56,951 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.