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. It is part of the New York City Combined Statistical area.

Highland is a community in the town of Lloyd, located on U.S. Route 9W. Routes 44 and 55 also pass through it. It is the town at the western end of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, which connects to Poughkeepsie.

Highland is at the western end of the Walkway over the Hudson. From there, the Hudson Valley Rail Trail continues westward through the Town of Lloyd to New Paltz, forming part of the Empire State Trail.

Highland also includes Franny Reese State Park and Highland Landing Park.

History

The Brown–Ellis House and Anthony Yelverton House are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

The community is located on the west bank of the Hudson River. Illinois Mountain is to the west of the community.

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).

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

As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,647. The racial composition of the town included 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 people of any race made up 7.84% of the population.

As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,385. The racial composition of the town included 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 people of any race made up 11.54% of the population.