Highland County Demographics

A map of Highland County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,179	2,132	94.9%	95.5%
Multiracial	62	47	2.7%	2.1%
Asian	55	6	2.4%	0.3%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Hispanic	0	35	0.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Highland County, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,296, a slight increase from the 2,232 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland County, that probability was 8.7% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland County is ranked the 133rd most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Highland County was ranked the 133rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Highland County's White Population

2,179 residents of Highland County, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland County is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Highland County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Highland County's population has decreased from 95.5% to 94.9%.

Highland County is more White than neighboring Bath County (91.9% White), Pendleton County (94.4% White), Pocahontas County (93.7% White), Augusta County (88% White), and Randolph County (89.9% White).

Highland County's Black Population

0 residents of Highland County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland County is significantly lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Highland County ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

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

Highland County is less Black than neighboring Bath County (3.4% Black), Pendleton County (1.4% Black), Pocahontas County (0.5% Black), Augusta County (4.3% Black), and Randolph County (1.4% Black).

Highland County's Asian Population

55 residents of Highland County, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland County is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Highland County ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 816.7%. Asian residents' share of Highland County's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.4%.

Highland County is more Asian than neighboring Bath County (0.2% Asian), Pendleton County (0.2% Asian), Pocahontas County (0.1% Asian), Augusta County (0.4% Asian), and Randolph County (0% Asian).

Highland County's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Highland County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland County is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Highland County ranks 120th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland County's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Highland County is less Hispanic than neighboring Bath County (3% Hispanic), Pendleton County (2.2% Hispanic), Pocahontas County (1.7% Hispanic), Augusta County (4% Hispanic), and Randolph County (1.1% Hispanic).

Highland County's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highland County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland County ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

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

Highland County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bath County (0.3% Native American/Other), Pendleton County (0.1% Native American/Other), Pocahontas County (0.5% Native American/Other), Augusta County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Randolph County (0.1% Native American/Other).

Highland County's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Highland County, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Highland County ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland County's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.

Highland County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bath County (1.1% Multiracial), and Pendleton County (1.6% Multiracial). Highland County is less Multiracial than neighboring Pocahontas County (3.5% Multiracial), Augusta County (2.9% Multiracial), and Randolph County (7.5% 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.