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Highland

Wisconsin · 855 residents · 1.138 sq mi
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Highland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,228. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $75,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

855
+13%since 1990
from 759 in 1990
1990 – 2025
751 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 667 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+11%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7368048739411K1990201020202024Highland
2024867
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,228
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,795 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,176
+59%since 1990
from $10,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $235 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
21.0% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(852)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(7)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+10%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Wisconsin?

Highland, Wisconsin has about 855 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Highland, Wisconsin earns about $37,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Wisconsin expensive?

In Highland, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Wisconsin?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Wisconsin?

About 7.2% of people in Highland, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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