Highland County, Ohio's estimated 2024 population is 43,802 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highland County, Ohio is the 56th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 43,619 and has seen a growth of 0.42% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 44,742 | 188 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 44,554 | 188 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 44,366 | 188 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 44,178 | 188 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 43,990 | 188 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 43,802 | 188 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 43,614 | 188 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 43,426 | -18 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 43,444 | 85 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 43,359 | 236 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 43,123 | 91 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 43,032 | 101 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 42,931 | -80 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 43,011 | 38 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 42,973 | -129 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 43,102 | -98 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 43,200 | 234 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 42,966 | -410 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 43,376 | -243 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 43,619 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 35,728 | 2,251 | 6.72% |
| 1980 | 33,477 | 4,481 | 15.45% |
| 1970 | 28,996 | -720 | -2.42% |
| 1960 | 29,716 | 1,528 | 5.42% |
| 1950 | 28,188 | 1,089 | 4.02% |
| 1940 | 27,099 | 1,683 | 6.62% |
| 1930 | 25,416 | -2,194 | -7.95% |
| 1920 | 27,610 | -1,101 | -3.83% |
| 1910 | 28,711 | -2,271 | -7.33% |
| 1900 | 30,982 | 1,934 | 6.66% |
| 1890 | 29,048 | -1,233 | -4.07% |
| 1880 | 30,281 | 1,148 | 3.94% |
| 1870 | 29,133 | 1,360 | 4.9% |
| 1860 | 27,773 | 1,992 | 7.73% |
| 1850 | 25,781 | 3,512 | 15.77% |
| 1840 | 22,269 | 5,924 | 36.24% |
| 1830 | 16,345 | 4,037 | 32.8% |
| 1820 | 12,308 | 6,542 | 113.46% |
| 1810 | 5,766 | -38,976 | -87.11% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,206 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,091 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 740 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 146 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.11% |
| 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 | 16,688 | 2.56 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 8,815 | 3.16 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 5,084 | 1.21 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Female | 1,866 | 3.13 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Male | 923 | 3.14 | 53 | 47 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,016 | 10.2% |
| Associates Degree | 3,338 | 11.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,916 | 9.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,576 | 5.33% |
| High School Graduate | 12,348 | 41.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,414 | 4.78% |
| Some College | 4,975 | 16.82% |
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 | 28,329 | 24,133 | 4,361 |
| 2+ Races | 489 | 414 | 87 |
| Black | 469 | 372 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 246 | 239 | 57 |
| Other Race | 125 | 110 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 41 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 97.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 23.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,185 | $72,636 | $47,800 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,476 | $65,286 | $66,429 |
| High School Graduate | $36,059 | $42,671 | $28,779 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,432 | $37,099 | $23,685 |
| Overall | $42,318 | $47,326 | $35,608 |
| Some College | $45,736 | $55,742 | $36,533 |
$42,318
Average Earnings
$47,326
Average Male
$35,608
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.82% of Highland County, Ohio residents speak only English, while 3.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40,451 | 5,683 | 14.05% |
| Black | 727 | 283 | 38.93% |
| Multiple | 1,056 | 234 | 22.16% |
| Hispanic | 589 | 82 | 13.92% |
| Asian | 47 | 44 | 93.62% |
| Other | 146 | 32 | 21.92% |
| Native | 39 | 28 | 71.79% |
14.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.02%
Male Poverty Rate
16.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland County, Ohio is Asian, with 93.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland County, Ohio is Hispanic, with 13.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.83% |
| High School | 13.82% |
| Some College | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.63% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
| Female Employed | 5.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,651 | $82,781 |
| Households | $60,522 | $71,753 |
| Married Families | $80,736 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,789 | $38,781 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
2,614
Number of Veterans
2,397
Male Veterans
217
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 913 |
| Second Gulf War | 529 |
| First Gulf War | 411 |
| Korea | 159 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 716 |
| 35 to 54 | 657 |
| 65 to 74 | 578 |
| 55 to 64 | 455 |
| 18 to 34 | 208 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,486 | 7.86% |
| Black | 70 | 13.75% |
| Asian | 22 | 50% |
| Other Race | 19 | 15.2% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 5.31% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
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
84.17%
Born in Highland County, Ohio
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.32% of Highland County, Ohio residents were born in the United States, with 84.17% having been born in Ohio. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.