Highland is a city located in Doniphan County Kansas. Highland has a 2024 population of 924. Highland is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 916 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland is $77,540 with a poverty rate of 8.57%. The median age in Highland is 20.7 years: 20.6 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 738 | 70.49% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 19.58% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 6.78% |
| Other race | 27 | 2.58% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 192 | 2.09 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 106 | 2.65 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 81 | 1.28 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 3 | 3.67 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 3.69% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 18.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 22.96% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 24.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 4.22% |
| Some College | 68 | 17.94% |
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 | 368 | 338 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,125 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,313 | $0 | $63,611 |
| High School Graduate | $34,583 | $26,667 | $46,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,000 | $38,750 | $44,375 |
| Some College | $39,375 | $42,188 | $0 |
$40,000
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$44,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.04% of Highland residents speak only English, while 8.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 363 | 31 | 8.54% |
| Multiple | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
8.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.84%
Male Poverty Rate
8.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland is Multiple, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland is White, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| High School | 19.28% |
| Some College | 6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.17% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,125 | $99,821 |
| Households | $77,500 | $77,540 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,977 | $47,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 9.94% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.17% |
| Black | 1 | 0.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.7%
Labor Force Participation
37.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
41.07%
Born in Highland
94.65%
Native Born
5.35%
Foreign Born
4.01%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
94.65% of Highland residents were born in the United States, with 41.07% having been born in Kansas. 4.01% 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 | 934 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 932 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 930 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 928 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 926 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 924 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 922 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 921 | 7 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 914 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 916 | -80 | -8.03% |
| 2019 | 996 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 999 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 999 | -7 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,006 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 1,012 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 1,016 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 1,015 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 1,017 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 1,020 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 1,018 | 0 | 0% |