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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland

Indiana · 4,107 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,975. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $134,800. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,107
+17%since 1990
from 3,508 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,811 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,547 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+19%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Highland
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,975
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,766 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,716
+105%since 1990
from $17,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$695
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $600 in 1990
US average: $602
93.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 95.0% in 1990
6.1% rent
1.9
+4%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(3,456)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.7%(26)
Diversity Score4.5%(157)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,986)
Black0.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian1.2%(48)
Diversity Score6%(245)
6
+33%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 32.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 92.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Indiana?

Highland, Indiana has about 4,107 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Indiana?

The typical household in Highland, Indiana earns about $69,975 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 $134,800, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Indiana?

About 30.5% 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 0.7% 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 599 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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