Highland Heights, KY

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2021 Population

6,896

6.46% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

23.7

3.66% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

24.9%

6.13% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,929

3.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$126,600

4.03% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,663

4.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Highland Heights, KY had a population of 6.9k people with a median age of 23.7 and a median household income of $42,929. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Highland Heights, KY declined from 7,372 to 6,896, a −6.46% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,324 to $42,929, a 3.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highland Heights, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.885%).

None of the households in Highland Heights, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Highland Heights, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Highland Heights, KY are Northern Kentucky University (3,686 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Highland Heights, KY was $126,600, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%.

Most people in Highland Heights, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Highland Heights, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Highland Heights, KY is home to a population of 6.9k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.28% of Highland Heights, KY residents were born outside of the country (433 people).

In 2021, there were 14.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.89k people) in Highland Heights, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 414 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 261 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.3% of Highland Heights, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Highland Heights, KY was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Highland Heights, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highland Heights, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.89k ± 253
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
414 ± 122
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
261 ± 141

1.39%

Hispanic Population

96 people

1.39% of the people in Highland Heights, KY are hispanic (96 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Highland Heights, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

6.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

433 people

6.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

506 people

As of 2021, 6.28% of Highland Heights, KY residents (433 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Highland Heights, KY was 6.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Highland Heights, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
77 ± 54
Korea
60 ± 54
Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 37

Highland Heights, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Highland Heights, KY employs 3.66k people. The largest industries in Highland Heights, KY are Retail Trade (711 people), Educational Services (522 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (492 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($68,182), Public Administration ($59,438), and Wholesale Trade ($51,333).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.66k

2021 Value

± 473

−4.73%

1 Year decline

± 19.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highland Heights, KY declined at a rate of −4.73%, from 3.85k employees to 3.66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highland Heights, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (579 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (513 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (419 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highland Heights, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.66k

2021 Value

± 473

−4.73%

1 Year decline

± 19.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highland Heights, KY declined at a rate of −4.73%, from 3.85k employees to 3.66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highland Heights, KY, are Retail Trade (711 people), Educational Services (522 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (492 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highland Heights, KY, though some of these residents may live in Highland Heights, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,782

Median earning men ± $3,897

$14,279

Median earning women ± $9,772

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($75,509), Public Administration ($73,272), and Wholesale Trade ($52,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,389), Manufacturing ($27,039), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($18,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Highland Heights, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Highland Heights, KY awarded 3,686 degrees. The student population of Highland Heights, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,639 male students and 10,340 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Highland Heights, KY are White (2,957 and 83%), followed by Black or African American (299 and 8.4%), Hispanic or Latino (103 and 2.89%), and Two or More Races (87 and 2.44%).

The largest universities in Highland Heights, KY by number of degrees awarded are Northern Kentucky University (3,686 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Highland Heights, KY are Registered Nursing (717 and 19.5%), General Business Administration & Management (370 and 10%), and General Business (221 and 6%).

The median tuition cost in Highland Heights, KY for a public four year colleges is $10,008 for in-state students and $20,064 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Highland Heights, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,979 (35.3% men and 64.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,979 students enrolled in Highland Heights, KY, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,639 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
251 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
370 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Highland Heights, KY was Registered Nursing with 251 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Highland Heights, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern Kentucky University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,686 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Kentucky University with 3,686 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,312 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Highland Heights, KY, which is 0.553 times less than the 2,374 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,957 degrees mean that there were 9.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 299 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,008) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($384) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Highland Heights, KY was $126,600 in 2021, which is 0.517 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $121,700 to $126,600, a 4.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Highland Heights, KY is 61.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Highland Heights, KY have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highland Heights, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Highland Heights, KY is $42,929. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Highland Heights, KY was Census Tract 528 with a value of $62,198, followed by Census Tract 533.02 and Census Tract 533.01, with respective values of $60,250 and $48,333.

Housing

Property

$126,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,975

$1,416

Median Property Taxes

±$273

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Highland Heights, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Highland Heights, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.8%

Homeownership

2021

57.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.8% of the housing units in Highland Heights, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Highland Heights, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 528
Census Tract 533.02
Census Tract 533.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Highland Heights, KY was Census Tract 528 with a value of $62,198, followed by Census Tract 533.02 and Census Tract 533.01, with respective values of $60,250 and $48,333.

The following map shows all of the places in Highland Heights, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,929

Median Household Income

± $7,327

2.29k

Number of Households

± 347

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.29k households in Highland Heights, KY grew to $42,929 from the previous year's value of $41,324.

The following chart displays the households in Highland Heights, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Highland Heights, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (65.7%)
Walked (11.6%)
Carpooled (11.3%)

In 2021, 65.7% of workers in Highland Heights, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highland Heights, KY have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Highland Heights, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Highland Heights, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Highland Heights, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Highland Heights, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highland Heights, KY (1.27k out of 5.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highland Heights, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of Highland Heights, KY has health coverage, with 64% on employee plans, 9.28% on Medicaid, 8.54% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, KY see 1560 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Campbell County, KY.

1,560 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Campbell County, KY

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, KY see an average of 1,560 patients per year. This represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (1,502 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Campbell County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 42% between 18 and 34 years, 22.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.57%

Uninsured

64%

Employer Coverage

9.28%

Medicaid

8.54%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highland Heights, KY declined by 7.75% from 6.04% to 5.57%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Highland Heights, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.