Highland County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,296 | — | #3,096 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,625 | -12.7% | #1,579 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.5 years | +45.2% | #39 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,000 | -29.1% | #1,404 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | -26.4% | #1,704 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.3% | #690 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Highland County has a population of 2,296, making it the #3,096 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.5 years, which is 45.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Highland County is $65,625, ranking #1,579 out of 3,222 counties — 12.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 11.9%.
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The median home value in Highland County is $200,000 (-29.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $856/mo and the homeownership rate is 88.9%.
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96.1% of residents in Highland County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Highland County, Virginia
Highland County, Virginia has a total population of 2,296, making it the 3,096th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Highland County is 56.5 years, which is 45.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Highland County is $65,625, which ranks #1,579 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9%.
The median home value in Highland County is $200,000, 29.1% below the national median. Renters in Highland County pay a median gross rent of $856 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Highland County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.
Highland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).
All data for Highland County, Virginia 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.