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The Town of Highlands had a population of 1,074 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Highlands ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Highlands is located at latitude 35.0526 and longitude -83.1968 in Macon County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Highlands encompass a land area of 6.01 sq. miles and a water area of 0.14 sq. miles. Macon County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Highlands has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Highlands is located within Township of Highlands, a minor civil division (MCD) of Macon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,074 (100%) |
| Population Density | 172 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $71,509 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,661 |
| Median Home Value | $700,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,454 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 432 (17.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 211 (8.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,811 (73.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 643 |
| Average Household Size | 1.63 |
| Family Households | 301 (46.8%) |
The table below compares Highlands to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 444 | 43rd |
| Population Density | # 668 | 14th |
| Median Household Income | # 271 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 46 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 596 | 23rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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