Highland County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Highland County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51091
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 415.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 415.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.366243
- Longitude
- -79.564472
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,291
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,958
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,292 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.0% |
| White | 2,185 | 95.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,960 | 100.1% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0.0% |
| White | 1,874 | 95.7% |
| Black | 17 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 56 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,296
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,625
- Poverty Rate
- 9.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 219
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,179 | 94.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55 | 2.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,828
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 683 | 37.4% |
| Republican | 859 | 47.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 286 | 15.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 895 | 49.0% |
| Female | 933 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,610 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,162
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,020 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 40.0% |
| Black | 1 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 54.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 598 | 66.8% |
| Female | 564 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 575 (32.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 539 (30.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,864
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $200,000
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $856
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.5%
- Work From Home
- 21.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 20.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.