Highland County, Ohio facts for kids
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Highland County
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Ohio |
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| Founded | May 1, 1805 | ||
| Named for | hilly topography which divides the Little Miami and Scioto river watersheds | ||
| Seat | Hillsboro | ||
| Largest city | Hillsboro | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 558 sq mi (1,450 km2) | ||
| • Land | 553 sq mi (1,430 km2) | ||
| • Water | 4.7 sq mi (12 km2) 0.8%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 43,317 | ||
| • Density | 77.63/sq mi (29.973/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 2nd | ||
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Highland County is a place in the state of Ohio, United States. It's called a county, which is like a smaller region within a state. In 2020, about 43,317 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Hillsboro.
Highland County got its name because the land is quite hilly. These hills separate the areas where water flows into the Little Miami and Scioto rivers. The county was officially started on May 1, 1805. It was formed from parts of other nearby counties.
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Geography of Highland County
Highland County covers a total area of about 558 square miles. Most of this area, about 553 square miles, is land. The rest, about 4.7 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Highland County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Fayette County (to the north)
- Ross County (to the northeast)
- Pike County (to the east)
- Adams County (to the southeast)
- Brown County (to the southwest)
- Clinton County (to the northwest)
Main Roads
Several important highways pass through Highland County, making it easy to travel around.
US 50
US 62
People of Highland County
The number of people living in Highland County has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 5,766 | — | |
| 1820 | 12,308 | 113.5% | |
| 1830 | 16,345 | 32.8% | |
| 1840 | 22,269 | 36.2% | |
| 1850 | 25,781 | 15.8% | |
| 1860 | 27,773 | 7.7% | |
| 1870 | 29,133 | 4.9% | |
| 1880 | 30,281 | 3.9% | |
| 1890 | 29,048 | −4.1% | |
| 1900 | 30,982 | 6.7% | |
| 1910 | 28,711 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 27,610 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 25,416 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 27,099 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 28,188 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 29,716 | 5.4% | |
| 1970 | 28,996 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 33,477 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 35,728 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 40,875 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 43,589 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 43,317 | −0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2020 |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 43,589 people living in Highland County. Most people were white (96.5%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.4%). About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families lived in the county. About 34% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the county was about 39 years old.
Education in Highland County
Highland County has several school districts that serve its students.
School Districts
There are five main school districts in Highland County:
- Greenfield Exempted Village Schools in Greenfield
- Hillsboro City Schools in Hillsboro
- Fairfield Local School District in Leesburg
- Bright Local School District in Mowrystown
- Lynchburg-Clay Local School District in Lynchburg
Some other school districts also have parts of their area within Highland County. These include Eastern Local School District, East Clinton Local School District, and Adams County/Ohio Valley Local School District.
Libraries
The Highland County District Library system provides books and resources for everyone. The main library is in Hillsboro. There are also four smaller branches in Greenfield, Leesburg, Lynchburg, and Rocky Fork. This library system is part of a larger group called the SEO Consortium. This means library users can borrow from over 6.9 million items from many different libraries!
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Hillsboro Library
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Greenfield Library
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Leesburg Library
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Lynchburg Library
Fun Things to Do in Highland County
Highland County offers many places for outdoor fun and activities.
- Rocky Fork State Park is about 5 miles east of Hillsboro. Here, you can go camping, fishing, boating, and swimming. You can also try hunting, putt-putt, and disc golf.
- Paint Creek State Park is 13 miles east of Hillsboro. It has many activities similar to Rocky Fork. Plus, you can enjoy horse riding, mountain biking, and winter sports here.
- Fort Hill State Memorial is a very old site. It was built by the Hopewell people about 2000 years ago. It's located 10 miles southeast of Hillsboro.
- Fallsville Wildlife Area is 4 miles north of Hillsboro. It's a great spot for fishing, hunting, hiking, and watching wildlife.
Community Organizations
Highland County is home to several non-profit groups that help the community.
- Habitat for Humanity: This group helps families build or improve their homes. They work with people in need to create safe and affordable houses. The houses are sold without profit or interest. Since 2000, they have built three homes in the county.
- Highlands Sanctuary: This organization owns and protects several nature preserves in Highland County. They work to keep these natural areas safe for plants and animals.
Towns and Communities
Highland County has one city, several villages, and many smaller communities.
City
- Hillsboro (This is the county seat, the main town where the county government is located.)
Villages
Townships
Townships are smaller divisions of the county.
- Brushcreek
- Clay
- Concord
- Dodson
- Fairfield
- Hamer
- Jackson
- Liberty
- Madison
- Marshall
- New Market
- Paint
- Penn
- Salem
- Union
- Washington
- Whiteoak
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities or villages.
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller settlements that are not part of any city or village.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Highland (Ohio) para niños
