2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,265
Highland County is a small rural county in Virginia with a population of 2,265. The median household income is $62,946, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3%, median home value is $195,700, and 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 47% above the national average.
Population
2,265
2023 estimate
Rank #3100 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,946
Household
Rank #1631 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$195,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1292 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
35.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #406 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
55.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Virginia avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above Virginia avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below Virginia avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,262
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% below Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
25% below Virginia avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
25% above Virginia avg·21% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
37% above Virginia avg·32% above national avg
Housing Units
1,839
Households
1,003
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,328
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
73.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
22% above Virginia avg·47% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above Virginia avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.9%
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