High Springs is a somewhat small city located in the state of Florida. With a population of 6,648 people and three associated neighborhoods, High Springs is the 264th largest community in Florida. High Springs has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in High Springs, where the median household income is $80,973.00.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 9.44% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

High Springs is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, High Springs’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In High Springs, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.82 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

High Springs is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The education level of High Springs citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.93% of adults in High Springs have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in High Springs in 2022 was $34,484, which is middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $137,936 for a family of four. However, High Springs contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

High Springs is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call High Springs home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of High Springs residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in High Springs include German, English, Irish, French, and European.

The most common language spoken in High Springs is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.