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Highland County

Virginia · 2,232 residents · 415.163 sq mi
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Highland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,831. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,000. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
2,232
−12%since 2000
from 2,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.4
+27%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Highland County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,831
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,732 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,911
+93%since 2000
from $15,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,507)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,132)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(35)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score6%(133)
Diversity Score
6
+256%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland County, Virginia?

Highland County, Virginia has about 2,232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland County, Virginia earns about $51,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland County, Virginia expensive?

In Highland County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $161,000, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Highland County, Virginia?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Highland County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland County, Virginia?

About 10.2% of people in Highland County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 403 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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