Highlands County, FL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
103,808
Male
50,834
49.0%
Female
52,974
51.0%
Median Age
54.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
10.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.3%
High School or Higher42.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.6%
Married
47.6%
Highlands County, FL has a population of 103,808 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 54.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 72.6% of the population. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 10.8% of residents are foreign-born.