Highlands County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 105,702 | — | #593 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,897 | -26.9% | #2,482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 54.4 years | +39.8% | #76 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $187,900 | -33.3% | #1,545 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,035 | -11.0% | #886 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.1% | #1,992 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Highlands County has a population of 105,702, making it the #593 most populous county in the US. The median age is 54.4 years, which is 39.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Highlands County is $54,897, ranking #2,482 out of 3,222 counties — 26.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Highlands County is $187,900 (-33.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,035/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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86.2% of residents in Highlands County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.
About Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County, Florida has a total population of 105,702, making it the 593rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Highlands County is 54.4 years, which is 39.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Highlands County is $54,897, which ranks #2,482 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Highlands County is $187,900, 33.3% below the national median. Renters in Highlands County pay a median gross rent of $1,035 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Highlands County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Highlands County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.3%).
All data for Highlands County, Florida 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.