Highland County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,517 | — | #1,138 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,785 | -12.5% | #1,566 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,900 | -40.1% | #1,830 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,269 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.9% | #1,779 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Highland County has a population of 43,517, making it the #1,138 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Highland County is $65,785, ranking #1,566 out of 3,222 counties — 12.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Highland County is $168,900 (-40.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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92.4% of residents in Highland County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Highland County, Ohio
Highland County, Ohio has a total population of 43,517, making it the 1,138th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Highland County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Highland County is $65,785, which ranks #1,566 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Highland County is $168,900, 40.1% below the national median. Renters in Highland County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Highland County, 16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Highland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%).
All data for Highland County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.