Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County is home to 105,702 people. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Florida rate (12.6%). The median household income is $54,897.
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| Measure | Value | Florida | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,702 | 22,416,077 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,897 | $74,568 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.3% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.1% | 16.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 13.8% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 34.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $187,900 | $359,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,035 | $1,669 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 55.6% | 60.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 10.8% | 21.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 54.4 years | 42.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.