CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

Kansas · 939 residents · 0.534 sq mi

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Highland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,354. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $32,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.5

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 11%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

939

−4%vs 2000

vs 976 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,758 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 1,828 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.5

+14%vs 2000

vs 27.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,354

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $25,250 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$8,811

−29%vs 2000

vs $12,341 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

15.6%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$32,200

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $47,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$280

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $353 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.3%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 63.9% in 2000

33.7% rent

Afford Score

1.5

−20%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90%(878)

Black5.7%(56)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)

Asian0.2%(2)

Other0%

Diversity Score17.5%(171)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.3%(904)

Black3%(28)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)

Asian0%(0)

Other0.7%(7)

Diversity Score9.5%(89)

Diversity Score

−46%vs 2000

vs 18 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.8%

−1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

82.1%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

11.8%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.8 min

+77%vs 2000

vs 12.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Kansas?

Highland, Kansas has about 939 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Kansas?

The typical household in Highland, Kansas earns about $21,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Kansas expensive?

In Highland, Kansas, the median home is worth about $32,200, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Kansas?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Kansas?

About 15.6% of people in Highland, Kansas 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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