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Highland

Indiana · 4,489 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $151,800. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,489
+9%since 2000
from 4,107 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,979 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+7%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Highland
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,651
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,975 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,419
−14%since 2000
from $36,716 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,287)
Black1.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(38)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(359)
Diversity Score
8
+34%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Indiana?

Highland, Indiana has about 4,489 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Indiana?

The typical household in Highland, Indiana earns about $74,651 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 $151,800, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Indiana?

About 31.2% 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 2.2% 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 981 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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