Highland Heights, KY Demographics
A map of Highland Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,540 | 83.2% |
Black | 409 | 6.1% |
Multiracial | 298 | 4.5% |
Hispanic | 184 | 2.8% |
Asian | 131 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 100 | 1.5% |
Highland Heights, Kentucky had a population of 6,662 in 2020. It was 83.2% White, 6.1% Black, 2.0% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is the 69th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Highland Heights's White Population
5,540 residents of Highland Heights identify as White, or 83.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland Heights roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is ranked #434 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Highland Heights is more White than neighboring Southgate (82.7% White). Highland Heights is less White than neighboring Wilder (89.2% White), Cold Spring (92.4% White), Crestview (90.9% White), and Fort Thomas (90.8% White).
Highland Heights's Black Population
409 residents of Highland Heights identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is ranked #114 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Highland Heights is more Black than neighboring Wilder (3.5% Black), Cold Spring (1.5% Black), Crestview (1.1% Black), and Fort Thomas (1.3% Black). Highland Heights is less Black than neighboring Southgate (7.5% Black).
Highland Heights's Asian Population
131 residents of Highland Heights identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Highland Heights is more Asian than neighboring Wilder (1.9% Asian), Cold Spring (1.6% Asian), Southgate (1.1% Asian), Crestview (0.4% Asian), and Fort Thomas (1.7% Asian).
Highland Heights's Hispanic Population
184 residents of Highland Heights identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is ranked #219 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Highland Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilder (2.1% Hispanic), Cold Spring (1.1% Hispanic), Southgate (2.4% Hispanic), Crestview (1.3% Hispanic), and Fort Thomas (2.2% Hispanic).
Highland Heights's Native American/Other Population
100 residents of Highland Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is ranked #26 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Highland Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilder (0.1% Native American/Other), Cold Spring (0.5% Native American/Other), Southgate (0.6% Native American/Other), Crestview (1.1% Native American/Other), and Fort Thomas (0.4% Native American/Other).
Highland Heights's Multiracial Population
298 residents of Highland Heights identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Highland Heights is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Highland Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilder (3.2% Multiracial), Cold Spring (2.9% Multiracial), and Fort Thomas (3.5% Multiracial). Highland Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Southgate (5.6% Multiracial), and Crestview (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.