Highland, KS

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2021 Population
1,083
9.22% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jerry Moran
Republican Party
US Senator
Roger Marshall
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
20.3
1.5% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
15.4%
5.97% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$49,167
24.6% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$96,400
5.82% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
427
11.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Highland, KS had a population of 1.08k people with a median age of 20.3 and a median household income of $49,167. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Highland, KS declined from 1,193 to 1,083, a −9.22% decrease and its median household income declined from $65,208 to $49,167, a −24.6% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highland, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (27.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (2.77%), and White (Hispanic) (1.57%).

None of the households in Highland, KS 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.

99.5% of the residents in Highland, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Highland, KS are Highland Community College (155186) (617 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Highland, KS was $96,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Highland, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Highland, KS was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Highland, KS is home to a population of 1.08k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.57% of Highland, KS residents were born outside of the country (17 people).

In 2021, there were 2.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (690 people) in Highland, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 40 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.5%
2021 Citizenship
99.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Highland, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Highland, KS was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highland, KS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    690 ± 113
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    296 ± 101
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    40 ± 32
4.52%
Hispanic Population
49 people

In 2021, there were 2.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (690 people) in Highland, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 296 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 40 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.52% of the people in Highland, KS are hispanic (49 people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    81,246 ± 6,900 people
  2. India
    14,367 ± 2,936 people
  3. Vietnam
    10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.57%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
17 people
2.26%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
27 people

As of 2021, 1.57% of Highland, KS residents (17 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, KS was 2.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    40 ± 25
  2. World War II
    11 ± 14
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    9 ± 9

Highland, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.64 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Highland, KS employs 427 people. The largest industries in Highland, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Educational Services (82 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($100,417), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($34,063), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($34,063).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

427
2021 Value
± 108
−11.8%
1 Year decline
± 38.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highland, KS declined at a rate of −11.8%, from 484 employees to 427 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highland, KS, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (63 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (50 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (42 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highland, KS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

427
2021 Value
± 108
−11.8%
1 Year decline
± 38.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highland, KS declined at a rate of −11.8%, from 484 employees to 427 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highland, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Educational Services (82 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (39 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highland, KS, though some of these residents may live in Highland, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$13,864
Median earning men ± $15,376
$9,867
Median earning women ± $8,895

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Retail Trade ($53,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,875), and Manufacturing ($36,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($31,250), Other Services Except Public Administration ($28,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($9,712).

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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 Kansas. 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 Kansas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $21B
  2. $17B
  3. $14B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B
2020 Value in Kansas
$406B
Projected 2050 Value in Kansas
83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

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

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $18.5B
  2. $14.8B
  3. $13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran
Senator from Kansas3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Roger Marshall
Senator from Kansas2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

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 Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 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 Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Highland, KS awarded 617 degrees. The student population of Highland, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,174 male students and 1,466 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Highland, KS are White (445 and 72.1%), followed by Black or African American (73 and 11.8%), Two or More Races (33 and 5.35%), and Unknown (28 and 4.54%).

The largest universities in Highland, KS by number of degrees awarded are Highland Community College (155186) (617 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Highland, KS are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (229 and 37.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (154 and 25%), and Medication Aide (43 and 6.97%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,640 students enrolled in Highland, KS, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,797 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 154 degrees awarded
  2. 33 degrees awarded
  3. 24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Highland, KS was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 154 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
617 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highland Community College (155186) with 617 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 177 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Highland, KS, which is 0.402 times less than the 440 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 445 degrees mean that there were 6.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 73 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,760) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,450) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Highland, KS was $96,400 in 2021, which is 0.394 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $91,100 to $96,400, a 5.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Highland, KS is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Highland, KS have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highland, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$96,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$16,702
$150
Median Property Taxes
±$38

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, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

72.8%
Homeownership
2021
68.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72.8% of the housing units in Highland, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80%.

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Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$49,167
Median Household Income
± $17,837
206
Number of Households
± 44

In 2021, the median household income of the 206 households in Highland, KS declined from $49,167 from the previous year's value of $65,208.

The following chart displays the households in Highland, KS 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Highland, KS is from Kansas.
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in Kansas
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.3%)
  2. Walked (14.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.77%)

In 2021, 72.3% of workers in Highland, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (7.77%).

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.

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Commute Time

22.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highland, KS have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Highland, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highland, KS (69 out of 449 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highland, KS 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.

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84.5% of the population of Highland, KS has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 6.08% on Medicaid, 8.83% on Medicare, 20.5% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 49.3% between 18 and 34 years, 12% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

15.5%
Uninsured
47.2%
Employer Coverage
6.08%
Medicaid
8.83%
Medicare
20.5%
Non-Group
1.9%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highland, KS grew by 18.9% from 13% to 15.5%.

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

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