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Highlands town, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Highlands town • Census GEOID: 3731360 • Jackson County / Macon County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Highlands town.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $71,509 ±$8,961
Per Capita Income $63,661 ±$9,602
Poverty Rate 7.9% ±5.4%
Population Below Poverty Level 83 ±60
Unemployment Rate 4.3% ±5.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 449 ±148
Broadband Internet Rate 91.8% ±8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).