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Highland Heights

Kentucky · 6,662 residents · 2.62 sq mi
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Highland Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,324. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,700. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,662
+2%since 2000
from 6,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,543 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.2
−20%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Highland Heights
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,324
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,784 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,503
+4%since 2000
from $19,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(5,540)
Black6.1%(409)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(184)
Asian2%(131)
Other2.3%(151)
Diversity Score31%(2,068)
Diversity Score
31
+211%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Heights, Kentucky?

Highland Heights, Kentucky has about 6,662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Heights, Kentucky earns about $41,324 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 $121,700, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Heights, Kentucky?

About 37.4% 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 23.5% of people in Highland Heights, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Heights, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Heights, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,439 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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