Highland County's estimated 2026 population is 2,342 with a growth rate of -0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highland County is the 133rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 2,297 and has seen a growth of 1.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Highland County includes 94.44% White, 3.09% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (94.44%)
Asian (3.09%)
Two or more races (2.47%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,139 | 94.44% |
| Asian | 70 | 3.09% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.47% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Highland County's average per capita income is $36,250. Household income levels show a median of $62,946. The poverty rate stands at 10.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,500 | - |
| Families | $77,009 | $94,120 |
| Households | $62,946 | $76,984 |
| Non Families | $35,676 | $38,942 |
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