Highlands County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Highlands County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12055
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 055
Geography
- Land Area
- 1017.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 89.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1106.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.341080
- Longitude
- -81.342353
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 100,446
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 83,061
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 80,399 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic | 20,045 | 20.0% |
| White | 67,617 | 67.3% |
| Black | 8,963 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1,221 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 202 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 69,013 | 83.1% |
| Hispanic | 14,051 | 16.9% |
| White | 59,806 | 72.0% |
| Black | 7,203 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 1,138 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 763 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 105,702
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,656
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,895
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 72,316 | 68.4% |
| Black | 10,359 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1,598 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 67,335
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,068 | 25.3% |
| Republican | 32,637 | 48.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 16,715 | 24.8% |
| Other | 22 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 31,039 | 46.1% |
| Female | 36,285 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 44,665 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 11,810 | 17.5% |
| Black | 5,589 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 549 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 38,715
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 29,622 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,974 | 33.6% |
| Black | 2,136 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 257 | 46.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 18,018 | 58.0% |
| Female | 20,692 | 57.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 23,136 (28.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 16,814 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 58,635
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $192,123
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,107
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 19.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.