Highland County, Virginia's estimated 2024 population is 2,382 with a growth rate of 1.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highland County, Virginia is the 133rd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 2,297 and has seen a growth of 3.7% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,597 | 43 | 1.68% |
| 2028 | 2,554 | 43 | 1.71% |
| 2027 | 2,511 | 43 | 1.74% |
| 2026 | 2,468 | 43 | 1.77% |
| 2025 | 2,425 | 43 | 1.81% |
| 2024 | 2,382 | 43 | 1.84% |
| 2023 | 2,339 | 43 | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 2,296 | 57 | 2.55% |
| 2021 | 2,239 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,240 | 64 | 2.94% |
| 2019 | 2,176 | -30 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 2,206 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 2,215 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 2,213 | 17 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 2,196 | -42 | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 2,238 | 33 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 2,205 | -29 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 2,234 | -26 | -1.15% |
| 2011 | 2,260 | -37 | -1.61% |
| 2010 | 2,297 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,635 | -302 | -10.28% |
| 1980 | 2,937 | 408 | 16.13% |
| 1970 | 2,529 | -692 | -21.48% |
| 1960 | 3,221 | -848 | -20.84% |
| 1950 | 4,069 | -806 | -16.53% |
| 1940 | 4,875 | 350 | 7.73% |
| 1930 | 4,525 | -406 | -8.23% |
| 1920 | 4,931 | -386 | -7.26% |
| 1910 | 5,317 | -330 | -5.84% |
| 1900 | 5,647 | 295 | 5.51% |
| 1890 | 5,352 | 188 | 3.64% |
| 1880 | 5,164 | 1,013 | 24.4% |
| 1870 | 4,151 | -168 | -3.89% |
| 1860 | 4,319 | 92 | 2.18% |
| 1850 | 4,227 | 1,630 | 62.76% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,139 | 94.44% |
| Asian | 70 | 3.09% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.47% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,003 | 2.26 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 544 | 2.67 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Non Family | 358 | 1.18 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 90 | 4 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 11 | 2.73 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 4.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 381 | 22.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 227 | 13.24% |
| High School Graduate | 591 | 34.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 3.62% |
| Some College | 247 | 14.41% |
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 | 1,658 | 1,481 | 596 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,561 | $29,688 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,811 | $96,351 | $49,167 |
| High School Graduate | $31,486 | $30,625 | $33,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $52,083 | $31,765 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $45,417 | $31,941 |
| Some College | $35,972 | $59,250 | $30,417 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$45,417
Average Male
$31,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.32% of Highland County, Virginia residents speak only English, while 1.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,135 | 180 | 8.43% |
| Asian | 70 | 50 | 71.43% |
| Multiple | 56 | 3 | 5.36% |
10.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.13%
Male Poverty Rate
8.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland County, Virginia is Asian, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland County, Virginia is Multiple, with 5.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.41% |
| Some College | 4.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.79% |
| Female Employed | 5.09% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,009 | $94,120 |
| Households | $62,946 | $76,984 |
| Married Families | $86,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,676 | $38,942 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
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
156
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 8.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
16%
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
77.57%
Born in Highland County, Virginia
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
98.81% of Highland County, Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 77.57% having been born in Virginia. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.