Highlands
Highlands has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $221,800. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Highlands, North Carolina?
Highlands, North Carolina has about 909 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Highlands, North Carolina?
The typical household in Highlands, North Carolina earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Highlands, North Carolina expensive?
In Highlands, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $221,800, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.
How educated are people in Highlands, North Carolina?
About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highlands, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Highlands, North Carolina?
About 7.5% of people in Highlands, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Highlands, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Highlands, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024