Highlands County's estimated 2026 population is 113,032 with a growth rate of 1.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highlands County is the 36th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 98,637 and has seen a growth of 14.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Highlands County includes 72.61% White, 9.4% Black or African American, 6.12% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.61%)
Two or more races (9.73%)
Black or African American (9.4%)
Other race (6.12%)
Asian (1.5%)
Native American (0.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75,374 | 72.61% |
| Two or more races | 10,103 | 9.73% |
| Black or African American | 9,763 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 6,358 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 1,559 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 619 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Highlands County's average per capita income is $38,414. Household income levels show a median of $55,581. The poverty rate stands at 15.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,206 | - |
| Families | $65,774 | $85,131 |
| Households | $55,581 | $72,590 |
| Non Families | $32,518 | $48,521 |
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