Highlands County's estimated 2026 population is 112,352 with a growth rate of 1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Highlands County is the 36th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 98,637 and has seen a growth of 13.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 54.4 years
Female: 55.6 years
Male: 52.8 years
There are 88,071 adults, (38,051 of whom are seniors) in Highlands County.
Female: 54,004 (51.1%)
Male: 51,698 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Highlands County includes 68.41% White, 9.8% Black or African American, 7% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,316 | 68.41% |
| Two or more races | 13,231 | 12.52% |
| Black or African American | 10,359 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 7,401 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,598 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 751 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.04% |
Highlands County's average per capita income is $39,867. Household income levels show a median of $54,897. The poverty rate stands at 15.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,852 | $94,254 |
| Families | $67,993 | $86,423 |
| Households | $54,897 | $71,955 |
| Non Families | $31,786 | $44,978 |
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