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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland County

Ohio · 35,728 residents · 553.084 sq mi
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Highland County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,505. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,400. Households here earn about 25% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

35,728
−13%vs 2000
vs 40,875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K37K40K42K44K1990201020202024Highland County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,505
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,313 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,848
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,521 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$306
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $434 in 2000
US average: $450
72.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
27.1% rent
1.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(39,472)
Black1.5%(603)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(216)
Asian0.3%(128)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(2,353)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(34,783)
Black2%(728)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(122)
Asian0.3%(112)
Other0.3%(105)
Diversity Score7.3%(2,599)
7
+26%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.5%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Highland County, Ohio?

Highland County, Ohio has about 35,728 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland County, Ohio earns about $21,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland County, Ohio expensive?

In Highland County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $41,400, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Highland County, Ohio?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Highland County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland County, Ohio?

About 16.5% of people in Highland County, 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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