Highland township, Indiana
Highland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highland township is a geographic entity located in Greene County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 748. The land area covers 32.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 748 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 62.8 yrs | ±8.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 304 | ±127 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 401 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 304 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 97 | ±92 |
| Median Home Value | $157,500 | ±$118,913 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,488 | ±$8,299 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,418 | ±$6,120 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 54 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 267 | ±120 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 67.1% | ±33.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF HIGHLAND
GUS Population: 746 (2024)
ID: 126157
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP TRUSTEE
7041 N NEILL RD, BLOOMFIELD IN 47424-4666
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COUNTY OF GREENE
GUS Population: 31,219 (2024)
ID: 163432
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GREENE CO AUDITOR
1 E MAIN ST, BLOOMFIELD IN 47424-2410
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Highland | KG-05 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Highland | 09-12 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Highland | 06-08 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Highland | PK-05 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Highland | KG-05 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Highland | KG-05 | Highland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Clay City, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 1681 N. College Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404 |
6305283330
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WORTHINGTON JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 26 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET, WORTHINGTON, IN, 47471 |
(812) 875-3815
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Indiana University-Bloomington
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College | 19.7 mi away | 107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47405-7000 |
8128554848
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BLOOMFIELD-EASTERN GREENE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 125 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET, BLOOMFIELD, IN, 47424 |
(812) 384-4125
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EASTERN BRANCH
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 11453 EAST STATE ROAD 54, BLOOMFIELD, IN, 47424 |
(812) 825-2677
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OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 10 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET, SPENCER, IN, 47460 |
(812) 829-3392
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OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 10 SOUTH MONTGOMERY STREET, SPENCER, IN, 47460 |
(812) 829-3392
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LINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 95 SE 1ST STREET, LINTON, IN, 47441 |
(812) 847-7802
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ELLETTSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 600 WEST TEMPERANCE, ELLETTSVILLE, IN, 47429 |
(812) 876-1272
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JASONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 611 WEST MAIN STREET, JASONVILLE, IN, 47438 |
(812) 665-2025
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SPENCER, IN US, located 13.5 miles from Highland township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.2° | 20.2° | 28.7° | 3.45" | 6.9" |
| February | 41.7° | 22.6° | 32.1° | 2.64" | 4.2" |
| March | 52.3° | 30.6° | 41.5° | 3.65" | 1.5" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.6° | 52.5° | 5.34" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.9° | 51.1° | 62.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.1° | 60.2° | 71.2° | 5.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.4° | 64.0° | 74.7° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 62.0° | 73.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 54.0° | 66.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.9° | 42.1° | 54.5° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.0° | 32.3° | 42.7° | 4.01" | 0.3" |
| December | 41.9° | 25.0° | 33.4° | 3.46" | 2.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington town | Town | 5.0 mi | — |
| Hashtown CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Bloomfield town | Town | 6.5 mi | — |
| Solsberry CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Switz City town | Town | 10.4 mi | — |
| Coal City CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1805533457. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.