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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland Heights

Kentucky · 4,223 residents · 2.62 sq mi
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Highland Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,015. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 2,331 residents. Median home value is $64,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,223
−36%vs 2000
vs 6,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,612 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 2,502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Highland Heights
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,015
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,784 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,605
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,651 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$64,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$440
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $643 in 2000
US average: $450
68.1%
+4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
2.1
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(6,229)
Black2.1%(139)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(47)
Asian1.2%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(654)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,190)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score2.6%(109)
3
−74%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 13.4 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 Heights, Kentucky?

Highland Heights, Kentucky has about 4,223 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland Heights, Kentucky?

The typical household in Highland Heights, Kentucky earns about $31,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Heights, Kentucky expensive?

In Highland Heights, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Heights, Kentucky?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Heights, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Heights, Kentucky?

About 5.7% of people in Highland Heights, Kentucky 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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