Highlands is a town located in Macon County North Carolina. Highlands has a 2024 population of 1,122. Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Highlands is $86,287 with a poverty rate of 12.84%. The median age in Highlands is 58.4 years: 57.6 years for males, and 61.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,110 | 86.99% |
| Other race | 99 | 7.76% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.18% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 724 | 1.72 | 59 | 41 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.1 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 288 | 2.4 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 39 | 3.08 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.45
Average Family Size
1.72
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 3.06% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 324 | 30.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 231 | 22.06% |
| High School Graduate | 108 | 10.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 253 | 24.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 919 | 902 | 535 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 46 | 10 |
| Other Race | 42 | 22 | 1 |
| Black | 39 | 38 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,083 | $0 | $29,191 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $41,806 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,461 | $45,511 | $28,382 |
| Some College | $45,486 | $45,486 | $56,250 |
$37,461
Average Earnings
$45,511
Average Male
$28,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.99% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 11.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,068 | 151 | 14.14% |
| Other | 99 | 6 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 6 | 4.65% |
| Black | 39 | 4 | 10.26% |
12.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.57%
Male Poverty Rate
16.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is White, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Hispanic, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25% |
| Some College | 14.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,563 | $108,105 |
| Households | $63,750 | $86,287 |
| Married Families | $99,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,688 | $68,192 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 8.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.19%
Born in Highlands
90.44%
Native Born
9.56%
Foreign Born
4.15%
Non Citizen
5.41%
Naturalized
90.44% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 27.19% having been born in North Carolina. 4.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,182 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 1,170 | 12 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 1,158 | 12 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 1,146 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 1,134 | 12 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 1,122 | 12 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 1,110 | 12 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 1,098 | 12 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,086 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 1,074 | 96 | 9.82% |
| 2019 | 978 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 966 | 16 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 950 | 8 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 942 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 935 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 928 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 925 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 927 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 930 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 931 | 0 | 0% |