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Highland

Indiana · 4,435 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Highland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $175,400. Households here earn about 38% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,435
+8%since 2000
from 4,107 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,955 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+7%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Highland
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,337
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,975 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,073
−7%since 2000
from $36,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(4,096)
Black1.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(54)
Asian1.2%(53)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score10.5%(467)
Diversity Score
11
+77%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Indiana?

Highland, Indiana has about 4,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Indiana?

The typical household in Highland, Indiana earns about $80,337 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 $175,400, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Indiana?

About 34.7% 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 9.2% 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 927 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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