Highland township, Pennsylvania
Highland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Highland township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,020. The land area covers 12.13 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,020 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 355 | ±62 | 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 | 413 | ±71 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 355 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 58 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $359,100 | ±$42,595 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,219 | ±$205 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,958 | ±$15,921 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,318 | ±$9,922 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 30 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 491 | ±107 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±2.4% |
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: 1,024 (2024)
ID: 112087
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY TREASURER
3641 FAIRFIELD RD, GETTYSBURG PA 17325-7368
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GUS Population: 107,914 (2024)
ID: 173713
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SECRETARY
559 OLD US ROUTE 15, YORK SPRINGS PA 17372-9655
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Gettysburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Littlestown, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | York Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | York Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | York Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Biglerville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Biglerville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cascade, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Thurmont, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | New Oxford, PA |
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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United Lutheran Seminary
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College | 4.6 mi away | 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA, 17325-1795 |
71733462863007
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CARROLL VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 5685 FAIRFIELD ROAD, FAIRFIELD, PA, 17320 |
(717) 642-6009
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Gettysburg College
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College | 5.0 mi away | 300 N Washington St, Gettysburg, PA, 17325 |
7173376300
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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 140 BALTIMORE ST, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17325 |
(717) 334-0163
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Mount St. Mary's University
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College | 9.7 mi away | 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727-7799 |
3014476122
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EMMITSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 300 SOUTH SETON AVENUE, EMMITSBURG, MD, 21727 |
(240) 629-6329
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
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College | 11.4 mi away | 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA, 17237-9700 |
7177496000
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HARBAUGH THOMAS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 59 W YORK ST, BIGLERVILLE, PA, 17307 |
(717) 677-6257
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Empire Beauty School-Hanover
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College Vocational | 17.7 mi away | Clearview Shp Ctr., 1000 Carlisle St, S4, Hanover, PA, 17331 |
8009204593
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BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 13767 MONTEREY LANE, BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA, 17214 |
(717) 794-5929
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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 CASHTOWN 1S, PA US, located 4.4 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 | 37.3° | 19.9° | 28.6° | 3.46" | — |
| February | 40.7° | 20.7° | 30.7° | 2.72" | — |
| March | 49.2° | 27.5° | 38.4° | 3.98" | — |
| April | 61.6° | 37.9° | 49.8° | 4.10" | — |
| May | 71.7° | 48.5° | 60.1° | 4.44" | — |
| June | 80.6° | 57.9° | 69.3° | 3.92" | — |
| July | 85.1° | 61.8° | 73.5° | 4.06" | — |
| August | 83.3° | 59.9° | 71.6° | 3.86" | — |
| September | 76.5° | 52.7° | 64.6° | 4.90" | — |
| October | 64.7° | 41.1° | 52.9° | 3.98" | — |
| November | 52.9° | 31.6° | 42.3° | 3.27" | — |
| December | 42.1° | 24.9° | 33.5° | 3.73" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrtanna CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Fairfield borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
| McKnightstown CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Cashtown CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Gettysburg borough | Borough | 5.1 mi | — |
| Carroll Valley borough | Borough | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4200134424. • 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.