Highlands, KY

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Highlands

Green Acres-Hollow Creek-Breckinridge

Spindletop Estates / Loradale

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Highlands

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

45.1%

Households with Children

24.6%

School Enrollment K-12

489

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 19.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.0%
High School / GED: 24.7%
Some College or Associate's: 26.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.5%
Single Parents: 15.1%
Couples & Adults: 39.1%
Living Alone: 36.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.8%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 25.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 61.5%
Puerto Rican: 34.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 3.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 53.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 76.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 78.7%
Spanish: 15.1%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 9.2%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources