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Highland

Ohio · 254 residents · 0.17 sq mi
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Highland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,800. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
−10%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,494 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+1%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841712593464331990201020202024Highland
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,763
−9%since 2000
from $14,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+77%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(272)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(241)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(47)
Diversity Score39.5%(100)
Diversity Score
39
+1359%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Ohio?

Highland, Ohio has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Ohio?

The typical household in Highland, Ohio earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Ohio expensive?

In Highland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Ohio?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Ohio?

About 25.1% of people in Highland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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