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Highland

Ohio · 232 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 $38,854. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
−18%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,365 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+8%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
841712593464331990201020202024Highland
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,854
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,845
+42%since 2000
from $14,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$64,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(219)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(20)
Diversity Score23.4%(54)
Diversity Score
23
+766%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Ohio?

Highland, Ohio has about 232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland, Ohio?

The typical household in Highland, Ohio earns about $38,854 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Ohio?

About 5.3% 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 15.0% of people in Highland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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