Highlands County, Florida

Total Population: 103,808

County Seat: Sebring

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Median Home Value

$177,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,581

Across all households

Median Age

54.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.2%
Hispanic or Latino21.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)9.2%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

16.8%

65 Years and Over

35.9%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

12.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,581

Mean Household Income

$72,590

Per Capita Income

$32,982

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$177,900

Median Rent

$980/mo

Total Housing Units

58,086

Owner-Occupied

78.9%

Renter-Occupied

21.1%

Vacancy Rate

20.9%

Married Couple Households

48.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.5%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

84.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12055.