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The Highlands

Kansas · 352 residents (2025 est.) · 1.025 sq mi
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The Highlands is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $288,900. With a median age of 56.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
+1%since 2023
from 474 in 2023
2019 – 2025
Population density
467 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 462 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.7
+1%since 2023
from 56.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:352 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2019 – 2024
33238243348353320192024The Highlands
2024479
20192024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,229 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2019 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,695
−9%since 2023
from $74,346 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
−2%since 2023
from 0.537 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $263,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2019 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−6%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2019 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score6.7%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other1.7%(8)
Diversity Score12.1%(58)
Diversity Score
12
+81%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2019 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−4%since 2023
from 23.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
53.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Highlands, Kansas?

The Highlands, Kansas has about 479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Highlands, Kansas?

The typical household in The Highlands, Kansas earns about $97,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Highlands, Kansas expensive?

In The Highlands, Kansas, the median home is worth about $288,900, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in The Highlands, Kansas?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in The Highlands, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Highlands, Kansas?

About 3.1% of people in The Highlands, 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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