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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland County

Ohio · 40,875 residents · 553.084 sq mi
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Highland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% 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 $83,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,875
+14%since 1990
from 35,728 in 1990
1990 – 2025
74 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+5%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K37K40K42K44K1990201020202024Highland County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,313
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,505 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,521
+68%since 1990
from $9,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.8%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
24.7% rent
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(34,783)
Black2%(728)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(122)
Asian0.3%(112)
Diversity Score7.3%(2,599)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(39,472)
Black1.5%(603)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(216)
Asian0.3%(128)
Diversity Score5.8%(2,353)
6
−21%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−22%since 1990
from 27.0 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 County, Ohio?

Highland County, Ohio has about 40,875 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland County, Ohio earns about $35,313 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Highland County, Ohio?

About 9.7% 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 11.8% of people in Highland County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,147 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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