Highlands County's 2026 population is estimated at 113,032, reflecting a 1.46% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Highlands County is the 36th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 98,637 and has grown 14.59% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.4 years
Female: 55.6 years
Male: 52.8 years
There are 88,071 adults, (38,051 of whom are seniors) in Highlands County.
Female: 54,004 (51.1%)
Male: 51,698 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Highlands County includes 68.41% White, 9.8% Black or African American, 7% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,316 | 68.41% |
| Two or more races | 13,231 | 12.52% |
| Black or African American | 10,359 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 7,401 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,598 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 751 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.04% |
Highlands County 's average per capita income is $39,867. Household income levels show a median of $54,897. The poverty rate stands at 15.26%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,852 | $94,254 |
| Families | $67,993 | $86,423 |
| Households | $54,897 | $71,955 |
| Non Families | $31,786 | $44,978 |
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