Census Bureau data for Highland city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Highland city
- What is the median household income in Highland city?
- The median household income in Highland city is $51,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Highland city?
- The poverty rate in Highland city is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Highland city?
- $103,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Highland city?
- The median gross rent in Highland city is $706 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Highland city residents have a college degree?
- 9.8% of adults in Highland city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,124
Median Income
$51,250
Median Home Value
$103,400
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.8%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,297 (+22.2%)
Home Value:
+$9,100 (+9.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.6 pp (-24.1%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.0 pp (-9.3%)
Unemployment:
-1.0 pp (-17.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,124
Median Age
41.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 74.8%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 21.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,250
±$19,584
-$7,523 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$74,716
Median Family Income
$71,750
Poverty Rate
8.2%
-3.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
20.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
34.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.9%
$10–15k
4.6%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
23.1%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
13.9%
$75–100k
16.8%
$100–150k
15.2%
$150–200k
2.4%
$200k+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
492
Owner-Occupied
93.5%
Renter-Occupied
6.5%
Vacancy Rate
25.2%
Median Home Value
$103,400
-$71,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$706
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
23.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
29.9%
$50–100k
18.0%
$100–200k
23.5%
$200–300k
9.0%
$300–500k
10.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.5%
$500–1k
76.2%
$1–1.5k
14.3%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3+
44.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
Mobile home
15.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1970–1999
45.7%
2000–2009
17.1%
2010+
5.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.8%
-15.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.4%
Some College / Associate
25.9%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
-0.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.3%
Self-Employed
3.6%
Government Workers
16.1%
Private For-Profit
80.3%
Industry
Retail
30.9%
Edu/Health
22.3%
Arts/Entmt.
11.0%
Construction
9.8%
Public Admin
7.4%
Prof. Services
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Transportation
2.9%
Finance
2.6%
Agriculture
1.4%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
Sales
37.6%
Food Prep
23.3%
Management
23.0%
Production
8.6%
Construction
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.7 min
Drove Alone
76.3%
Carpool
17.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.3%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
368
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
58.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
7.3%
15–19
9.2%
20–24
4.6%
25–34
5.4%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
5.0%
75–84
13.4%
85+
6.1%
Under 18: 26.7%
Working age (18–64): 73.3%
65 and over: 22.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
17.3%
With a Disability
18.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.7%
Uninsured
4.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.5%
Has a Computer
87.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
93.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023