Highland County, Virginia

About Highland County, Virginia

Highland County, Virginia has a total population of 2,296, making it the 3,096th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Highland County is 56.5 years, which is 45.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Highland County is $65,625, which ranks #1,579 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9%.

The median home value in Highland County is $200,000, 29.1% below the national median. Renters in Highland County pay a median gross rent of $856 per month. The homeownership rate is 88.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Highland County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.4 min.

Highland County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.4%).

All data for Highland County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.