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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland

Arkansas · 986 residents · 8.74 sq mi
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Highland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,929. Population has declined 3% since 2009. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,300. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

986
−3%vs 2009
vs 1,021 in 2009
2000 – 2025
113 / sq mi
−3%vs 2009
vs 117 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
41.5
−8%vs 2009
vs 44.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
9381K1K1K1K2000201020202024Highland
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,929
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $24,524 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$14,589
−5%vs 2009
vs $15,374 in 2009
US average: $21,522
18.2%
−13.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $71,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$363
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $484 in 2009
US average: $602
85.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 88.3% in 2009
14.1% rent
1.7
−41%vs 2009
vs 2.9 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(964)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(137)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(954)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(40)
4
−70%vs 2009
vs 13 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 75.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Highland, Arkansas?

Highland, Arkansas has about 986 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Highland, Arkansas earns about $28,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Arkansas expensive?

In Highland, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $50,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Arkansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Arkansas?

About 18.2% of people in Highland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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