Highland, Washington
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Highland is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Benton County, Washington, USA. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 3,388.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Highland has a total area of 71.6 km² (27.6 mi²). 71.5 km² (27.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.04% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,388 people, 1,108 households, and 935 families residing in the community. The population density is 47.4/km² (122.6/mi²). There are 1,143 housing units at an average density of 16.0/km² (41.4/mi²). The racial makeup of Highland is 92.38% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.66% from other races, and 2.60% from two or more races. 7.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,108 households out of which 45.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% are non-families. 11.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.04 and the average family size is 3.27.
The population is spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.8 males.
The median income for a household in Highland is $61,136, and the median income for a family is $63,333. Males have a median income of $47,094 versus $33,281 for females. The per capita income for the community is $22,703. 6.1% of the population and 4.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.