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The total population of Highland County is estimated to be 2,247 with 1,034 males (46.02%) and 1,213 females (53.98%). There are 179 more females than males in Highland County.
The median household income in Highland County was $57,181 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,551(2.64%) from $58,732 in 2020. This income is 76.64% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Highland County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $69,777. Overall, the median household income for the county of Highland County stands at $57,181.
In Highland County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $31,626 for males and $28,583 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $44,111 for males and $33,875 for females.
In Highland County, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $57,131.
In 2022, the population of Highland County was 2,301, a 2.68% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Highland County's population was 2,241, a decline of 0.00% compared to a population of 2,241 in 2020.
The median age in Highland County, VA is 56.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 11.98% were under the age of 15, 16.60% aged 15 to 29, 38.00% aged 30 to 64, 28.44% aged 65 to 84, and 4.98% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Highland County population: 92.33% are White, 3.10% are Asian and 4.58% are multiracial.