Highlands is a town located in Macon County North Carolina. Highlands has a 2024 population of 1,122. Highlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Highlands is $75,098 with a poverty rate of 14.13%. The median age in Highlands is 59 years: 56.8 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,037 | 90.96% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 4.74% |
| Other race | 36 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.61% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 709 | 1.56 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 446 | 1.1 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 240 | 2.35 | 86.3 | 13.8 |
| Female | 23 | 2.3 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.33
Average Family Size
1.56
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 2.83% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 9.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 292 | 30.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 226 | 23.66% |
| High School Graduate | 118 | 12.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 190 | 19.9% |
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 | 880 | 849 | 513 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 30 | 2 |
| Black | 28 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 19 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,500 | $0 | $33,654 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $64,375 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $28,333 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $38,636 | $13,250 |
| Overall | $35,278 | $38,203 | $29,196 |
| Some College | $34,784 | $34,267 | $65,156 |
$35,278
Average Earnings
$38,203
Average Male
$29,196
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.86% of Highlands residents speak only English, while 6.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,006 | 128 | 12.72% |
| Black | 53 | 29 | 54.72% |
| Other | 36 | 1 | 2.78% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 1 | 2% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
16.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Black, with 54.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands is Hispanic, with 2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.8% |
| Some College | 15.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,985 | $100,787 |
| Households | $55,573 | $75,098 |
| Married Families | $91,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,808 | $59,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
106
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 10.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
20.88%
Born in Highlands
92.02%
Native Born
7.98%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
4.74%
Naturalized
92.02% of Highlands residents were born in the United States, with 20.88% having been born in North Carolina. 3.25% 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 | 1,182 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 1,170 | 12 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 1,158 | 12 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 1,146 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 1,134 | 12 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 1,122 | 12 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 1,110 | 12 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 1,098 | 12 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,086 | 12 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 1,074 | 96 | 9.82% |
| 2019 | 978 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 966 | 16 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 950 | 8 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 942 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 935 | 7 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 928 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 925 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 927 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 930 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 931 | 0 | 0% |