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Highland

Arkansas · 1,045 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 $26,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,045
+6%since 2000
from 986 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9381K1K1K1K2000201020202024Highland
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,618
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,297
+19%since 2000
from $14,589 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+65%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(954)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(986)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(15)
Diversity Score11.9%(124)
Diversity Score
12
+193%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+112%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Arkansas?

Highland, Arkansas has about 1,045 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Arkansas?

The typical household in Highland, Arkansas earns about $26,618 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Arkansas?

About 10.5% 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 27.8% of people in Highland, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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