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Highland Hills

Ohio · 662 residents · 1.958 sq mi
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Highland Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 956 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
−59%since 2000
from 1,618 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+31%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5108771K2K2K2000201020202024Highland Hills
2024632
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,723
+17%since 2000
from $18,565 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
66.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(483)
Black64.8%(1,049)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.1%(940)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11%(73)
Black84.7%(561)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5%(33)
Diversity Score38.6%(256)
Diversity Score
39
−33%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
36.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Hills, Ohio?

Highland Hills, Ohio has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Hills, Ohio?

The typical household in Highland Hills, Ohio earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Hills, Ohio expensive?

In Highland Hills, Ohio, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Hills, Ohio?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Hills, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Hills, Ohio?

About 33.7% of people in Highland Hills, Ohio 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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