Highland Heights is a city located in Campbell County Kentucky. Highland Heights has a 2024 population of 6,597. Highland Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,655 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Heights is $72,825 with a poverty rate of 21.58%. The median age in Highland Heights is 26.1 years: 24.4 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,803 | 88.38% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 211 | 3.21% |
| Two or more races | 210 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,434 | 2.14 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 1,365 | 1.45 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Married | 675 | 2.98 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 357 | 3.17 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 37 | 2.14 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 345 | 10.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 771 | 22.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 13.03% |
| High School Graduate | 995 | 29.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 599 | 17.7% |
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 | 3,220 | 2,986 | 1,076 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 32 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,250 | $50,357 | $34,485 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,806 | $0 | $51,186 |
| High School Graduate | $33,972 | $45,268 | $33,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,722 | $46,532 | $29,030 |
| Some College | $28,792 | $38,214 | $26,003 |
$35,722
Average Earnings
$46,532
Average Male
$29,030
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.86% of Highland Heights residents speak only English, while 6.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,658 | 863 | 18.53% |
| Multiple | 204 | 143 | 70.1% |
| Black | 81 | 54 | 66.67% |
| Asian | 168 | 29 | 17.26% |
| Other | 44 | 18 | 40.91% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 18 | 40.91% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
21.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
26.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Heights is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Heights is Asian, with 17.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.55% |
| High School | 3.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 22.14% |
| Male Employed | 14.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,772 | $113,949 |
| Households | $44,910 | $72,825 |
| Married Families | $81,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,374 | $37,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.0%
Male Marriage Rate
23.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
178
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Korea | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 3.35% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3%
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
53.79%
Born in Highland Heights
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
3.81%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
95.34% of Highland Heights residents were born in the United States, with 53.79% having been born in Kentucky. 3.81% 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 | 6,526 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 6,540 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 6,554 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 6,569 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 6,583 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 6,597 | -15 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 6,612 | 195 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 6,417 | 169 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 6,248 | -407 | -6.12% |
| 2020 | 6,655 | -424 | -5.99% |
| 2019 | 7,079 | -545 | -7.15% |
| 2018 | 7,624 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 7,628 | 59 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 7,569 | 87 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 7,482 | -95 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 7,577 | 64 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 7,513 | -29 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 7,542 | 25 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 7,517 | 308 | 4.27% |
| 2010 | 7,209 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,554 | 2,331 | 55.2% |
| 1990 | 4,223 | -212 | -4.78% |
| 1980 | 4,435 | 944 | 27.04% |
| 1960 | 3,491 | -3,035 | -46.51% |