Demographics in Highlands, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Highlands?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

1,276

Male

613

48.0%

Female

663

52.0%

Median Age

58.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.0%

Black

3.1%

Hispanic

10.1%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

0.9%

Other

7.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

43.5%

High School or Higher

52.0%

Foreign Born

9.6%

Veterans

7.1%

Married

48.4%

Avg Household Size

1.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Highlands, NC has a population of 1,276 with a median age of 58.4. The racial makeup is 87.0% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.6%.