Highland, WI Demographics

A map of Highland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	830	803	95.7%	91.9%
Black	33	7	3.8%	0.8%
Hispanic	2	15	0.2%	1.7%
Multiracial	2	46	0.2%	5.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Highland, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 867, a less than 1% change from the 874 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 3.8% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 15.3% in 2020 and 8.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland is ranked the 425th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 419th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland's White Population

830 residents of Highland, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Highland ranks 339th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 91.9% to 95.7%.

Highland is more White than neighboring Montfort (95.1% White), Cobb (93.8% White), and Avoca (94.7% White). Highland is less White than neighboring Edmund (100% White), and Muscoda (96.3% White).

Highland's Black Population

33 residents of Highland, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Highland ranks 261st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Black population has grown by an estimated 371.4%. Black residents' share of Highland's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.8%.

Highland is more Black than neighboring Montfort (0.5% Black), Cobb (0% Black), Edmund (0% Black), and Muscoda (0.3% Black). Highland is less Black than neighboring Avoca (4% Black).

Highland's Asian Population

0 residents of Highland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Highland ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Highland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Highland is less Asian than neighboring Montfort (2.5% Asian).

Highland's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Highland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Highland ranks 604th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.2%.

Highland is more Hispanic than neighboring Montfort (0% Hispanic), Edmund (0% Hispanic), and Avoca (0% Hispanic). Highland is less Hispanic than neighboring Cobb (5% Hispanic), and Muscoda (1% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland ranks 589th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 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 Avoca (0.6% Native American/Other).

Highland's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Highland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Highland ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 95.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.2%.

Highland is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmund (0% Multiracial). Highland is less Multiracial than neighboring Montfort (1.9% Multiracial), Cobb (1.2% Multiracial), Muscoda (2.4% Multiracial), and Avoca (0.6% 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.