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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

Indiana · 23,696 residents · 6.925 sq mi
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Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,437. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

23,696
+1%vs 2000
vs 23,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,422 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 3,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,437
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,297 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,948
−35%vs 2000
vs $24,530 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$504
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $711 in 2000
US average: $450
79.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
20.5% rent
1.8
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(21,231)
Black1.2%(280)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,557)
Asian1.1%(252)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.8%(4,898)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(23,172)
Black0.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(966)
Asian0.7%(156)
Other1.3%(302)
Diversity Score14.4%(3,420)
14
−31%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Highland, Indiana?

Highland, Indiana has about 23,696 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Indiana?

The typical household in Highland, Indiana earns about $39,437 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 $71,800, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Indiana?

About 18.9% 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 3.6% of people in Highland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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