Highland, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Highland, Ohio
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Village
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Looking east on Main Street (Ohio State Route 28) in Highland
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Location of Highland, Ohio
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Location of Highland in Highland County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 232 |
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228 |
| • Density | 1,364.71/sq mi (527.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45132
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-35210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064836 |
Highland is a small village located in Highland County, Ohio, in the United States. It is part of Fairfield Township. In 2020, about 232 people lived there.
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A Look at Highland's History
Highland was first settled a long time ago. It was founded in 1816. When it was first created, it had a different name: Lexington.
Highland's Geography and Size
Highland is a very small village. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Highland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 139 | — | |
| 1890 | 210 | 51.1% | |
| 1900 | 265 | 26.2% | |
| 1910 | 272 | 2.6% | |
| 1920 | 235 | −13.6% | |
| 1930 | 231 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 262 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 280 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 265 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 243 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 284 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 275 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 283 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 232 | −8.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 228 | −10.2% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 254 people living in Highland. These people lived in 93 different homes, and 65 of those were families. The village had about 1,494 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Highland were White (96.5%). A small number were African American (0.8%) or Native American (1.2%). About 1.6% of the population identified with two or more races. Around 2.8% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many homes (41.9%) had children under 18 living there. About 45.2% of the homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (11.8%) or a father (12.9%).
The average age of people in Highland was 33 years old. About 30.3% of residents were under 18. About 13% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females (53.1%) lived in the village than males (46.9%).
Famous People from Highland
- James G. Polk was a U.S. congressman who came from Highland. He helped make laws for the country.
Images for kids
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Highland community sign
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World War Two veterans memorial. Dedicated on November 21, 1942
See also
In Spanish: Highland (Ohio) para niños
