Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Highland Heights, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,444

Median Agei

30.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.7%5,651

Two or More

4.5%293

Black

2.9%187

Asian

2.2%139

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%138

Other

0.6%36

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%179

High School Diploma

26.4%981

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%248

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%308

Associate's Degree

7.9%294

Bachelor's Degree

25.5%949

Master's Degree

12.1%448

Professional Degree

1.6%59

Doctorate

1.5%57

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

40.7%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,700

Median Renti

$1,144

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.5%1,579

Renter-Occupied

37.5%949

Total Units

3,059

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%33

$50K–$100K

8%126

$100K–$150K

23.2%366

$150K–$200K

31.5%497

$200K–$300K

25.2%398

$300K–$500K

4.9%78

$500K–$1M

5.1%81

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

116

$750–$1,000

109

$1,000–$1,250

393

$1,250–$1,500

195

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%19

2010–2019

5.2%159

2000–2009

8.9%273

1990–1999

27.2%831

1980–1989

14.9%457

1970–1979

10.2%312

1960–1969

15%458

1950–1959

8.5%259

1939 or earlier

9.5%291

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.2%1,647

Utility Gas

33.2%840

Solar

0.7%17

Other

0.6%16

No Fuel

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,275

Mean Household Incomei

$89,510

Per Capita Incomei

$35,632

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,511

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.1%281

$10K–$15K

4.3%109

$15K–$20K

2.3%58

$20K–$25K

4.6%117

$25K–$30K

3.2%80

$30K–$35K

6.2%157

$35K–$40K

5%126

$40K–$45K

5.7%145

$45K–$50K

1.6%40

$50K–$60K

10.6%267

$60K–$75K

5.1%129

$75K–$100K

10.8%272

$100K–$125K

12.6%319

$125K–$150K

4.8%122

$150K–$200K

2.4%60

$200K+

9.7%246

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

181

Residentsi

197

Avg. Tenant Renti

$533/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes100% occupied$551/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers107 homes78% occupied$525/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,275/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

53%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

43.6%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.4% of subsidized households are minority

26.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3275.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Philippines

Canada

China

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,267

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,405

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

201(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured

Highland Heights, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026