Highland township is located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Highland township has a 2024 population of 1,267. Highland township is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,258 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland township is $140,554 with a poverty rate of 7.43%. The median age in Highland township is 47.1 years: 46.2 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,058 | 84.5% |
| Two or more races | 159 | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 2.56% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 417 | 3 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 269 | 3.41 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.21 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 52 | 3.71 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Male | 18 | 2.72 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 150 | 17.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 10.22% |
| High School Graduate | 376 | 43.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 110 | 12.78% |
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 | 758 | 712 | 212 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 45 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 26 | 20 | 3 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,000 | $0 | $74,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,063 | $102,188 | $57,500 |
| High School Graduate | $55,179 | $55,139 | $55,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,479 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,286 | $53,558 | $54,917 |
| Some College | $39,792 | $45,000 | $34,583 |
$54,286
Average Earnings
$53,558
Average Male
$54,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.16% of Highland township residents speak only English, while 14.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,058 | 75 | 7.09% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 18 | 27.69% |
| Multiple | 159 | 18 | 11.32% |
7.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.88%
Male Poverty Rate
8.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland township is Hispanic, with 27.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland township is White, with 7.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.86% |
| High School | 8.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 8.36% |
| Female Employed | 2.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,313 | $148,582 |
| Households | $100,179 | $140,554 |
| Married Families | $125,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,000 | $47,758 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
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
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 5.47% |
| Black | 9 | 28.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
73.64%
Born in Highland township
94.09%
Native Born
5.91%
Foreign Born
4.07%
Non Citizen
1.84%
Naturalized
94.09% of Highland township residents were born in the United States, with 73.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.07% 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 | 1,282 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2028 | 1,279 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,276 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 1,273 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 1,270 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 1,267 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 1,264 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 1,261 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,260 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 1,258 | -30 | -2.33% |
| 2019 | 1,288 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 1,290 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2017 | 1,284 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,288 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 1,291 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,288 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,284 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,282 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,276 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,274 | 0 | 0% |