Highland, IN Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,444	4,096	86.9%	92.4%
Hispanic	288	54	5.6%	1.2%
Black	282	78	5.5%	1.8%
Multiracial	83	141	1.6%	3.2%
Asian	17	53	0.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.3%

Highland, Indiana has an estimated population of 5,114, a large increase from the 4,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 Indiana 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 14.5% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 134th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

4,444 residents of Highland, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Highland ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 92.4% to 86.9%.

Highland is more White than neighboring Evansville (75.6% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Darmstadt (97.6% White), Melody Hill (88.6% White), Parkers Settlement (96.7% White), and Haubstadt (98.7% White).

Highland's Black Population

282 residents of Highland, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has grown by an estimated 261.5%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 1.8% to 5.5%.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Darmstadt (0% Black), Melody Hill (3.2% Black), Parkers Settlement (0% Black), and Haubstadt (0% Black). Highland is less Black than neighboring Evansville (11.7% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

17 residents of Highland, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.9%. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Highland is more Asian than neighboring Parkers Settlement (0% Asian), and Haubstadt (0% Asian). Highland is less Asian than neighboring Darmstadt (0.9% Asian), Melody Hill (1% Asian), and Evansville (1% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

288 residents of Highland, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 581st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.6%.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Darmstadt (0% Hispanic), Melody Hill (1.4% Hispanic), Evansville (4% Hispanic), Parkers Settlement (0% Hispanic), and Haubstadt (0.2% Hispanic).

Highland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highland, 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 is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 451st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Highland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Darmstadt (0.7% Native American/Other), and Evansville (1.4% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Highland, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.6%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Darmstadt (0.8% Multiracial), and Haubstadt (1.2% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Melody Hill (5.8% Multiracial), Evansville (6.2% Multiracial), and Parkers Settlement (3.3% 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.