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Highland

Indiana · 23,727 residents · 6.925 sq mi
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Highland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $154,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,727
+1%since 2000
from 23,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,426 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K24K1990201020202024Highland
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,086
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,297 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,824
+18%since 2000
from $24,530 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $711 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(19,039)
Black4.1%(965)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(3,047)
Asian1.6%(371)
Other1.4%(343)
Diversity Score42.5%(10,074)
Diversity Score
42
+104%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Indiana?

Highland, Indiana has about 23,727 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 $58,086 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 $154,800, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Indiana?

About 25.0% 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 5.6% 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 31 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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