Highland, Arkansas facts for kids
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Highland, Arkansas
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Location of Highland in Sharp County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sharp |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.80 sq mi (22.79 km2) |
| • Land | 8.74 sq mi (22.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 982 |
| • Density | 112.36/sq mi (43.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72542
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-32257 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404698 |
Highland is a small city located in Sharp County, Arkansas, in the United States. It became an official city in 1998. Highland is the fourth largest city in Sharp County. In 2021, about 1,015 people lived there.
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Where is Highland Located?
Highland is found at specific geographic coordinates: 36.269749 degrees North and 91.521773 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 8.9 square miles (23.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.8 square miles (22.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means water makes up less than one percent of the city's total area.
Who Lives in Highland?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 986 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,045 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 982 | −6.0% | |
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Highland's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 982 people living in Highland. These people lived in 454 households, and 277 of these were families.
Here's a closer look at the different groups of people living in Highland in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 917 | 93.38% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.31% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 31 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 3.05% |
Learning in Highland
Students in Highland attend public schools managed by the Highland School District. This district provides education for students from elementary school all the way through high school. Students graduate from Highland High School. The Highland School District also serves nearby towns like Ash Flat, Hardy, and Cherokee Village.
