Highland Heights, KY population by race
The table below shows Highland Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,803 | 88.38% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 4.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 211 | 3.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 44 | 0.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 210 | 3.20% |
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Highland Heights population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Highland Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Highland Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Highland Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.38% are white, 4.43% are Black or African American, 0.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.21% are Asian, 0.67% are some other race and 3.20% are multiracial.
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Highland Heights, KY population by race.
The largest racial group in Highland Heights is White with a population of 5,803 (88.38% of the total population).
Highland Heights 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Highland Heights is White with a population of 5,803 (88.38% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 210 (3.20% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Highland Heights, KY
By ethnicity, 51 (0.78% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 6,515 (99.22% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Highland Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,796 (88.96% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Highland Heights, KY Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Highland Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Highland Heights Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,796 | 88.96% |
| Black or African American alone | 291 | 4.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 211 | 3.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 210 | 3.22% |
Among the Hispanic population in Highland Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 26 (50.98% of the total Hispanic population).
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Highland Heights, KY Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Highland Heights's Hispanic population.
Highland Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 25 | 49.02% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 50.98% |
Things to know
What percentage of Highland Heights, KY is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.78% of Highland Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Highland Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 26 (50.98% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Highland Heights, KY have?
Highland Heights, KY has 291 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.43% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Highland Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Highland Heights, KY?
With 99.22% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Highland Heights.
That being said, with a 4.43% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Highland Heights.
What is the majority race in Highland Heights, KY?
With a population of 5,803 (88.38% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Highland Heights.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Highland Heights, with 4.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
