Highlands, North Carolina

Population Data for Highlands, NC:

Population – 3444
Male – 47.53 %
Female – 52.47 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.87 %
Hispanic – 2.61 %
African American – 0.00 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.03 %
Asian – 0.06 %

Geographic Data for Highlands, North Carolina:

Population Density – 35.81 per sq. mi
Elevation – 2099 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Highlands:

In Elementary School – 255 (41.40 %)
In High School – 188 (30.52 %)
In College – 107 (17.37 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 566 (20.90 %)
Associate’s Degree – 158 (5.83 %)
Some College, No Degree – 572 (21.12 %)
High School Graduate – 673 (24.85 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 174 (6.43 %)

Employment and Household Data for Highlands, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 54.49 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.34 %
Unemployment Level – 4.12 %

Median Household Income – $41,680.00
Average Household Size – 2.16

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 10.80 %
2 Vehicles – 13.10 %
3 or more Vehicles – 6.94 %

Average Cost to Rent in Highlands - $551 per month