Highlands County Demographics

A map of Highlands County's Population by Race

Highlands County, Florida had a population of 101,235 in 2020. It was 64.7% White, 9.4% Black, 1.6% Asian, 20.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highlands County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Highlands County is the 36th most populous county of the 67 counties in Florida.

Highlands County's White Population

65,511 residents of Highlands County identify as White, or 64.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Highlands County larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Highlands County is ranked #43 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highlands County is more White than neighboring Glades County (58.8% White), Okeechobee County (62.2% White), Hardee County (46.9% White), DeSoto County (54.8% White), and Polk County (54.2% White).

Highlands County's Black Population

9,484 residents of Highlands County identify as Black, or 9.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highlands County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Highlands County is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highlands County is more Black than neighboring Okeechobee County (8.4% Black), and Hardee County (8.3% Black). Highlands County is less Black than neighboring Glades County (11.8% Black), DeSoto County (12.4% Black), and Polk County (13.9% Black).

Highlands County's Asian Population

1,602 residents of Highlands County identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highlands County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Highlands County is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highlands County is more Asian than neighboring Glades County (0.3% Asian), Okeechobee County (0.8% Asian), Hardee County (0.7% Asian), and DeSoto County (0.6% Asian). Highlands County is less Asian than neighboring Polk County (1.8% Asian).

Highlands County's Hispanic Population

20,943 residents of Highlands County identify as Hispanic, or 20.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highlands County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Highlands County is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highlands County is less Hispanic than neighboring Glades County (25.2% Hispanic), Okeechobee County (24.9% Hispanic), Hardee County (41.9% Hispanic), DeSoto County (29.5% Hispanic), and Polk County (25.9% Hispanic).

Highlands County's Native American/Other Population

647 residents of Highlands County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highlands County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Highlands County is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highlands County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hardee County (0.4% Native American/Other), and DeSoto County (0.5% Native American/Other). Highlands County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glades County (2% Native American/Other), Okeechobee County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Polk County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Highlands County's Multiracial Population

3,048 residents of Highlands County identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highlands County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Highlands County is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highlands County is more Multiracial than neighboring Glades County (2% Multiracial), Okeechobee County (2.6% Multiracial), Hardee County (1.9% Multiracial), and DeSoto County (2.3% Multiracial). Highlands County is less Multiracial than neighboring Polk County (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.