Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Highland, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

867

Median Agei

43.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%830

Black

3.8%33

Hispanic/Latino

0.2%2

Two or More

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%14

High School Diploma

38.2%226

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%50

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%87

Associate's Degree

15.9%94

Bachelor's Degree

13.9%82

Master's Degree

0.8%5

Professional Degree

0.5%3

Doctorate

0.8%5

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,500

Median Renti

$735

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.5%295

Renter-Occupied

21.5%81

Total Units

413

Homeownership

78.5%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

17.6%52

$50K–$100K

16.3%48

$100K–$150K

14.9%44

$150K–$200K

15.3%45

$200K–$300K

27.1%80

$300K–$500K

7.8%23

$1M+

1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,344

Mean Household Incomei

$74,951

Per Capita Incomei

$32,512

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

451

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

17%64

$10K–$15K

4.3%16

$15K–$20K

2.1%8

$20K–$25K

2.9%11

$30K–$35K

1.6%6

$35K–$40K

5.9%22

$40K–$45K

2.1%8

$45K–$50K

2.4%9

$50K–$60K

5.9%22

$60K–$75K

11.2%42

$75K–$100K

12.8%48

$100K–$125K

10.6%40

$125K–$150K

10.6%40

$150K–$200K

6.9%26

$200K+

3.7%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 86 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

40.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

443

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

451

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

38(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured