Highland is a city located in Fulton County Arkansas. Highland has a 2024 population of 1,059. Highland is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 7.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 987 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland is $66,031 with a poverty rate of 14.01%. The median age in Highland is 41.8 years: 44.3 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 75.36% |
| Two or more races | 243 | 21.62% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 368 | 3.05 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Married | 214 | 3.92 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.45 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Female | 22 | 3.59 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Male | 7 | 3.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.83
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
93.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 6.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 5.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 47.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 193 | 25.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 537 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 119 | 2 |
| Asian | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,938 | $0 | $27,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $33,944 | $41,771 | $33,664 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,306 | $36,250 | $28,472 |
| Overall | $34,072 | $49,286 | $33,271 |
| Some College | $37,708 | $55,455 | $31,750 |
$34,072
Average Earnings
$49,286
Average Male
$33,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of Highland residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 838 | 138 | 16.47% |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 100% |
14.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.69%
Male Poverty Rate
15.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland is White, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.84% |
| Some College | 9.8% |
| High School | 9.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Male Employed | 9.21% |
| Female Employed | 7.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,750 | $79,489 |
| Households | $51,250 | $66,031 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,096 | $37,381 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.2%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 20.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.6%
Born in Highland
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
98.93% of Highland residents were born in the United States, with 51.6% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,149 | 18 | 1.59% |
| 2028 | 1,131 | 18 | 1.62% |
| 2027 | 1,113 | 18 | 1.64% |
| 2026 | 1,095 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 2025 | 1,077 | 18 | 1.7% |
| 2024 | 1,059 | 18 | 1.73% |
| 2023 | 1,041 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 1,034 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 2021 | 1,016 | 29 | 2.94% |
| 2020 | 987 | -107 | -9.78% |
| 2019 | 1,094 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 1,090 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 1,084 | 15 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,069 | 12 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 1,057 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,052 | -13 | -1.22% |
| 2013 | 1,065 | 25 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 1,040 | -15 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 1,055 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,050 | 0 | 0% |