Highland County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Highland County, Ohio has a population of 43,403, the 56th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $62,008 and the median home value is $157,000. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
Highland County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Highland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 6,539 | $45,197 | 21.9% | $136,900 |
| Lynchburg | 1,408 | $61,094 | 11.6% | $160,900 |
| Leesburg | 1,188 | $69,271 | 8.8% | $136,900 |
| Highland Holiday | 1,004 | $48,988 | 38.5% | $66,400 |
| Rocky Fork Point | 868 | $35,234 | 35.1% | $101,000 |
| Mowrystown | 522 | $73,833 | 34.5% | $81,800 |
| Buford | 488 | $83,750 | 0.0% | $152,900 |
| Sinking Spring | 426 | $105,368 | 8.0% | $129,400 |
| Highland | 165 | $38,750 | 17.6% | $95,000 |
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Population Overview
Highland County is located in Ohio with a total population of 43,403. It is the 56th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Highland County is 40.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Highland County is $62,008. This is 11% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $157,000. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Highland County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Highland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
15.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Highland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Highland County, Ohio?
Highland County has a population of 43,403, making it the 56th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Highland County?
The median household income in Highland County is $62,008 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.
How many cities are in Highland County, Ohio?
Highland County contains 9 Census-designated places.