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Highland County

Ohio · 43,317 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 $47,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $123,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,317
+6%since 2000
from 40,875 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K40K42K44K1990201020202024Highland County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,973
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,058
+46%since 2000
from $16,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(40,492)
Black1.2%(518)
Hispanic / Latino1%(424)
Asian0.3%(110)
Other2%(874)
Diversity Score11%(4,768)
Segregation Score24.4%(10,586)
Diversity Score
11
+91%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland County, Ohio?

Highland County, Ohio has about 43,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland County, Ohio earns about $47,973 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 $123,400, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Highland County, Ohio?

About 13.8% 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 19.0% 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 7,589 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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