Highland, AR Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,081	917	79.8%	93.4%
Multiracial	245	31	18.1%	3.2%
Hispanic	18	30	1.3%	3.1%
Asian	7	0	0.5%	0.0%
Native American/Other	3	3	0.2%	0.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Highland, Arkansas has an estimated population of 1,354, a dramatic increase from the 982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 18.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 33.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 181st most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Highland was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

1,081 residents of Highland, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Highland ranks 57th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 93.4% to 79.8%.

Highland is less White than neighboring Cherokee Village (90.1% White), Hardy (95.4% White), Ash Flat (89% White), Ozark Acres (94.3% White), and Williford (91.5% White).

Highland's Black Population

0 residents of Highland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 478th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Highland is less Black than neighboring Cherokee Village (0.3% Black), and Ash Flat (3.2% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

7 residents of Highland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Williford (0% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Cherokee Village (0.9% Asian), Hardy (2.5% Asian), Ash Flat (0.7% Asian), and Ozark Acres (0.6% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Highland, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.3%.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Ozark Acres (0% Hispanic), and Williford (0% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherokee Village (4% Hispanic), and Ash Flat (2.1% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Highland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 441st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Highland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardy (0% Native American/Other), Ash Flat (0.1% Native American/Other), Ozark Acres (0.1% Native American/Other), and Williford (0% Native American/Other). Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherokee Village (0.8% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

245 residents of Highland, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 469th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 690.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 3.2% to 18.1%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherokee Village (4% Multiracial), Hardy (0.8% Multiracial), Ash Flat (4.9% Multiracial), Ozark Acres (4.9% Multiracial), and Williford (8.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.