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Highland

Indiana · 5,114 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Highland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,002. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $240,400. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 36% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,114
+25%since 2000
from 4,107 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,255 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Highland
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,002
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,975 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,748
+11%since 2000
from $36,716 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+7%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,695
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.4%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,986)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian1.2%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(245)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(4,444)
Black5.5%(282)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(288)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other1.6%(83)
Diversity Score29.8%(1,524)
Diversity Score
30
+400%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2017
from 90.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Indiana?

Highland, Indiana has about 5,114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Indiana?

The typical household in Highland, Indiana earns about $98,002 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Indiana expensive?

In Highland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $240,400, and the typical rent is about $1,695 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Indiana?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Indiana?

About 8.6% of people in Highland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,606 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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