Highland County's estimated 2026 population is 44,179 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highland County is the 56th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 43,619 and has seen a growth of 1.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Highland County includes 94.97% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (94.97%)
Two or more races (3.4%)
Black or African American (1.17%)
Other race (0.29%)
Native American (0.08%)
Asian (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,220 | 94.97% |
| Two or more races | 1,474 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 509 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 128 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Highland County's average per capita income is $43,495. Household income levels show a median of $62,008. The poverty rate stands at 14.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,598 | - |
| Families | $72,463 | $90,217 |
| Households | $62,008 | $76,105 |
| Non Families | $29,231 | $39,021 |
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