Highland County, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Highland County has a population of 2,296 residents and a median age of 56.5 years, making it the #3,096 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median home value is $200,000, and the median household income is $65,625, which is 13% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Highland County, 30.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 8.5% below the national average, ranking #713 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Highland County is 78.9 years. 14.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.8% of adults in Highland County smoke , 33.8% are obese , and 21.5% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
21.0% of children in Highland County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Highland County is 80.9%. The mean commute time is 30.4 min, which is 10.0% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Highland County voted Republican with a margin of 44.4%. The vote was 27.2% Dem / 71.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.4 toward Republicans .
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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.