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World Population Review
Highlands County, Florida Population 2021
Highlands County, Florida's estimated population is 108,797 with a growth rate of 1.20% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highlands County, Florida is the 37th largest county in Florida. The 2010 Population was 98,635 and has seen a growth of 10.30% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108,797 | 1,288 | 1.20% |
| 2020 | 107,509 | 1,288 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 106,221 | 1,288 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 104,933 | 1,081 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 103,852 | 1,811 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 102,041 | 1,904 | 1.90% |
| 2015 | 100,137 | 1,553 | 1.58% |
| 2014 | 98,584 | 507 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 98,077 | -145 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 98,222 | -255 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 98,477 | -158 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 98,635 | 30,203 | 44.14% |
| 1990 | 68,432 | 20,906 | 43.99% |
| 1980 | 47,526 | 18,019 | 61.07% |
| 1970 | 29,507 | 8,169 | 38.28% |
| 1960 | 21,338 | 7,702 | 56.48% |
| 1950 | 13,636 | 4,390 | 47.48% |
| 1940 | 9,246 | 54 | 0.59% |
| 1930 | 9,192 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.20%
County Website
State
Founded
April 23, 1921
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
98,635
Growth Since 2010
10.30%
Highlands County, Florida Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,541 | 80.77% |
| Black or African American | 9,987 | 9.66% |
| Some Other Race | 6,079 | 5.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2,166 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 1,467 | 1.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 197 | 0.19% |
Highlands County, Florida Population by Race
Highlands County, Florida Population Pyramid $2021
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Highlands County, Florida Population by Age
Highlands County, Florida Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 41,740 | 2.43 | 75.3 |
| Married | 21,682 | 2.84 | 83.1 |
| Non Family | 14,675 | 1.22 | 73.4 |
| Female | 3,918 | 4.13 | 48.7 |
| Male | 1,465 | 4.08 | 49.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Highlands County, Florida Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,244 | 5.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,030 | 8.90% |
| High School Graduate | 30,650 | 38.78% |
| Some College | 16,911 | 21.40% |
| Associates Degree | 6,602 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,658 | 10.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,933 | 6.24% |
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Highlands County, Florida Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Highlands County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,312 | 52,310 | 10,189 |
| Hispanic | 12,710 | 8,933 | 1,534 |
| Black | 6,207 | 4,834 | 894 |
| Other Race | 3,380 | 1,887 | 227 |
| Asian | 1,025 | 940 | 653 |
| 2+ Races | 831 | 761 | 370 |
| Native American | 197 | 186 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.71%.
Highlands County, Florida Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,450
Average Earnings
$29,794
Average Male
$24,059
Average Female
Highlands County, Florida Earnings by Educational Attainment
Highlands County, Florida Language by Age
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Highlands County, Florida Language
80.99% of Highlands County, Florida residents speak only English, while 19.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.48% of the population.
Highlands County, Florida Language
Highlands County, Florida Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68,435 | 8,402 | 12.28% |
| Hispanic | 20,262 | 6,210 | 30.65% |
| Black | 9,819 | 3,417 | 34.80% |
| Other | 5,804 | 1,859 | 32.03% |
| Multiple | 2,166 | 717 | 33.10% |
| Asian | 1,458 | 275 | 18.86% |
| Native | 197 | 62 | 31.47% |
18.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.73%
Male Poverty Rate
19.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Highlands County, Florida
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands County, Florida is Black, with 34.80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands County, Florida is White, with 12.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.97%.
Highlands County, Florida Poverty
Highlands County, Florida Poverty Rate by Education
Highlands County, Florida Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Highlands County, Florida Married by Age and Sex
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Highlands County, Florida Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Highlands County, Florida Marital Status by Race
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Highlands County, Florida Marital Status
Highlands County, Florida Veterans by War
Highlands County, Florida Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,895 | 13.78% |
| Hispanic | 729 | 4.90% |
| Black | 404 | 5.54% |
| Other Race | 150 | 3.74% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 7.46% |
| Native American | 20 | 10.15% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.14% |
Highlands County, Florida Veterans by Race
Highlands County, Florida Veterans by Education
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6.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Highlands County, Florida Veterans by Education
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42.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
Highlands County, Florida Employment by Age
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Highlands County, Florida Employment by Race
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Highlands County, Florida Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.00%
Native Born
11.00%
Foreign Born
6.01%
Non Citizen
4.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.00% of Highlands County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 38.32% having been born in Florida. 6.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Highlands County, Florida Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990