Highlands is a town located in Macon County, North Carolina. Highlands has a 2025 population of 1,134. Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 5.59% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Highlands includes 86.99% White, 7.76% other race, 3.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Highlands' average per capita income is $37,461. Household income levels show a median of $63,750. The poverty rate stands at 12.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $99,167 | - |
Families | $86,563 | $108,105 |
Households | $63,750 | $86,287 |
Non Families | $40,688 | $68,192 |
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