Highlands

Perched high at an elevation of 4,000 feet, the quaint mountain town is renowned for its upscale downtown.

Overview for Highlands, NC

3,578 people live in Highlands, where the median age is 60.7 and the average individual income is $53,983.49. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,578

Total Population

60.7 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,983.49

Average individual Income

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What to Love

Highlands, North Carolina, has long been a refuge for families looking to escape the summer heat of the Southeast with temperatures rarely climbing above 80 degrees on even the hottest days. Perched high at an elevation of 4,000 feet, the quaint mountain town is renowned for its upscale downtown.
 

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Demographics and Employment Data for Highlands, NC

Highlands has 1,921 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highlands do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,578 people call Highlands home. The population density is 52.63 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,578

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

60.7

Median Age

48.46 / 51.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
1,921

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$53,983.49

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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