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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
(2020)
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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 village in Fairfield Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 232 at the 2020 census.
History
Highland was originally called Lexington, and under the latter name laid out in 1816.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 93 households, and 65 families living in the village. The population density was 1,494.1 inhabitants per square mile (576.9/km2). There were 105 housing units at an average density of 617.6 per square mile (238.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White, 0.8% African American, 1.2% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.
There were 93 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the village was 33 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Notable people
- James G. Polk, U.S. congressman
Gallery
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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
