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Highland

Kansas · 903 residents · 0.534 sq mi
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Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,208. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
903
−7%since 2000
from 976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,691 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.9
−10%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8649491K1K1K1990201020202024Highland
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,208
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,252
+24%since 2000
from $12,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(662)
Black15.4%(139)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(42)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other3.7%(33)
Diversity Score51.4%(464)
Diversity Score
51
+193%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Kansas?

Highland, Kansas has about 903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Kansas?

The typical household in Highland, Kansas earns about $65,208 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Kansas?

About 31.3% 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 16.3% of people in Highland, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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