Highland Heights, KY Demographics

A map of Highland Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,651	5,540	87.7%	83.2%
Multiracial	293	298	4.5%	4.5%
Black	187	409	2.9%	6.1%
Asian	139	131	2.2%	2.0%
Hispanic	138	184	2.1%	2.8%
Native American/Other	36	100	0.6%	1.5%

Highland Heights, Kentucky has an estimated population of 6,444, a decrease from the 6,662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 2.2% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland Heights has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland Heights, that probability was 30.1% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Heights is ranked the 71st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 Heights was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Heights's White Population

5,651 residents of Highland Heights, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Heights is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Highland Heights ranks 434th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Highland Heights's population has increased from 83.2% to 87.7%.

Highland Heights is more White than neighboring Southgate (83.8% White). Highland Heights is less White than neighboring Wilder (91.4% White), Cold Spring (94.2% White), Crestview (93.7% White), and Fort Thomas (88.8% White).

Highland Heights's Black Population

187 residents of Highland Heights, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Heights is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Highland Heights ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Heights's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.3%. Black residents' share of Highland Heights's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.9%.

Highland Heights is more Black than neighboring Wilder (1.1% Black), Cold Spring (2.2% Black), Crestview (0% Black), and Fort Thomas (2.3% Black). Highland Heights is less Black than neighboring Southgate (11.9% Black).

Highland Heights's Asian Population

139 residents of Highland Heights, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Heights is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Highland Heights ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Asian residents' share of Highland Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Highland Heights is more Asian than neighboring Wilder (0.8% Asian), Cold Spring (0.9% Asian), Southgate (1.2% Asian), Crestview (0.4% Asian), and Fort Thomas (0.6% Asian).

Highland Heights's Hispanic Population

138 residents of Highland Heights, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Heights is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Heights ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Heights's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.1%.

Highland Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilder (0% Hispanic), Cold Spring (1.1% Hispanic), Southgate (0.8% Hispanic), and Crestview (0% Hispanic). Highland Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Thomas (3% Hispanic).

Highland Heights's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Highland Heights, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Heights is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Heights ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Heights's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.6%.

Highland Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilder (0.2% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0% Native American/Other), Southgate (0% Native American/Other), and Crestview (0% Native American/Other). Highland Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Thomas (1.4% Native American/Other).

Highland Heights's Multiracial Population

293 residents of Highland Heights, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Heights is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Heights ranks 187th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Highland Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Cold Spring (1.6% Multiracial), Southgate (2.3% Multiracial), and Fort Thomas (4% Multiracial). Highland Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilder (6.5% Multiracial), and Crestview (5.9% 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.