Highland township is located in Lake County Indiana. Highland township has a 2024 population of 1,494. Highland township is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,487 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland township is $86,697 with a poverty rate of 11.97%. The median age in Highland township is 43.8 years: 43.2 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,590 | 89.13% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 36 | 2.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.06% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 737 | 2.42 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 371 | 2.94 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 237 | 1.4 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Female | 82 | 2.79 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 47 | 2.81 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 2.67% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 16.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 2.51% |
| High School Graduate | 500 | 41.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.84% |
| Some College | 282 | 23.56% |
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 | 1,100 | 1,043 | 200 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 66 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 5 |
| Other Race | 32 | 23 | 23 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 71.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,583 | $80,250 | $46,533 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,697 | $61,458 | $38,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,583 | $23,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,208 | $63,750 | $45,028 |
| Some College | $51,316 | $77,614 | $35,250 |
$46,208
Average Earnings
$63,750
Average Male
$45,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.56% of Highland township residents speak only English, while 6.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,561 | 194 | 12.43% |
| Multiple | 97 | 8 | 8.25% |
| Other | 36 | 4 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 1 | 0.81% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.2%
Male Poverty Rate
12.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland township is White, with 12.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland township is Hispanic, with 0.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.73% |
| High School | 15.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
| Some College | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 1.44% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,863 | $92,555 |
| Households | $90,270 | $86,697 |
| Married Families | $98,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $70,870 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 12.96% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
38.12%
Born in Highland township
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.91%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
97.98% of Highland township residents were born in the United States, with 38.12% having been born in Indiana. 1.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,499 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,498 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,497 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,496 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,495 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,494 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,493 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,492 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,490 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,487 | 20 | 1.36% |
| 2019 | 1,467 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,466 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,462 | -9 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 1,471 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 1,470 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,476 | -29 | -1.93% |
| 2013 | 1,505 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,511 | -12 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 1,523 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 1,525 | 0 | 0% |