Highland, SC (South Carolina) Houses and Residents

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Total population: 10,697 (Urban population: 1,501 (1,325 inside urbanized areas, 176 inside urban clusters), Rural population: 9,196 (307 farm, 8,889 nonfarm))

Houses: 4,644 (4,163 occupied: 3,615 owner occupied, 548 renter occupied)

% of renters here:	13%
State:	28%

Housing density: 43 houses/condos per square mile

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $64,200

Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $290

Median gross rent in Highland, SC in 2000: $472

Housing units in Highland with a mortgage: 1,316 (239 second mortgage, 298 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 764

Household type by relationship

Households: 10,686

In family households: 9,574 (2,609 male householders, 583 female householders)
2,770 spouses, 3,138 children (2,946 natural, 34 adopted, 158 stepchildren), 161 grandchildren, 82 brothers or sisters, 29 parents, 75 other relatives, 127 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 1,112 (503 male householders (406 living alone)), 472 female householders (445 living alone)), 137 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 11 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,455 2-persons, 771 3-persons, 638 4-persons, 223 5-persons, 67 6-persons, 38 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 851 1-person, 108 2-persons, 16 3-persons.

2,014 married couples with children.
433 single-parent households (128 men, 305 women).

97.1% of residents of Highland speak English at home.
1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (52% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 34% speak English not well, 4% don't speak English at all).
1.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (50% speak English very well, 50% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (64% speak English very well, 36% speak English not well).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English well).

Foreign born population: 110 (1.0%)
(35.5% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:

Here:	5.7
State:	5.9

Median number of rooms in apartments:

Here:	4.6
State:	4.3

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Highland, South Carolina:

1 room: 5
2 rooms: 5
3 rooms: 149
4 rooms: 557
5 rooms: 912
6 rooms: 879
7 rooms: 524
8 rooms: 255
9 or more rooms: 329

Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Highland, South Carolina:

1 room: 0
2 rooms: 30
3 rooms: 28
4 rooms: 200
5 rooms: 135
6 rooms: 125
7 rooms: 22
8 rooms: 0
9 or more rooms: 8

Year house built:

1999 to March 2000: 262
1995 to 1998: 689
1990 to 1994: 559
1980 to 1989: 1,063
1970 to 1979: 523
1960 to 1969: 540
1950 to 1959: 386
1940 to 1949: 278
1939 or earlier: 344

Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Highland:

no bedroom: 5
1 bedroom: 72
2 bedrooms: 1,041
3 bedrooms: 1,981
4 bedrooms: 411
5 or more bedrooms: 105

Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Highland:

no bedroom: 0
1 bedroom: 45
2 bedrooms: 262
3 bedrooms: 220
4 bedrooms: 13
5 or more bedrooms: 8

Cars and other vehicles available in Highland in owner-occupied houses/condos:

no vehicle: 118
1 vehicle: 793
2 vehicles: 1,611
3 vehicles: 715
4 vehicles: 262
5 or more vehicles: 116

Cars and other vehicles available in Highland in n renter-occupied apartments

no vehicle: 48
1 vehicle: 226
2 vehicles: 218
3 vehicles: 56
4 vehicles: 0
5 or more vehicles: 0

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Highland, SC:

Less than $10,000: 5
$10,000 to $14,999: 0
$15,000 to $19,999: 9
$20,000 to $24,999: 31
$25,000 to $29,999: 33
$30,000 to $34,999: 7
$35,000 to $39,999: 0
$40,000 to $49,999: 54
$50,000 to $59,999: 49
$60,000 to $69,999: 182
$70,000 to $79,999: 125
$80,000 to $89,999: 205
$90,000 to $99,999: 270
$100,000 to $124,999: 281
$125,000 to $149,999: 239
$150,000 to $174,999: 169
$175,000 to $199,999: 81
$200,000 to $249,999: 168
$250,000 to $299,999: 82
$300,000 to $399,999: 43
$400,000 to $499,999: 9
$500,000 to $749,999: 14
$750,000 to $999,999: 16
$1,000,000 or more: 8

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Highland:

Less than $100: 15
$100 to $149: 0
$150 to $199: 5
$200 to $249: 55
$250 to $299: 37
$300 to $349: 66
$350 to $399: 52
$400 to $449: 64
$450 to $499: 42
$500 to $549: 35
$550 to $599: 5
$600 to $649: 0
$650 to $699: 0
$700 to $749: 6
$750 to $799: 5
$800 to $899: 0
$900 to $999: 0
$1,000 to $1,249: 0
$1,250 to $1,499: 0
$1,500 to $1,999: 0
$2,000 or more: 0
No cash rent: 131

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

1995 to March 2000: 37
1990 to 1994: 13
1985 to 1989: 0
1980 to 1984: 4
1975 to 1979: 0
1970 to 1974: 0
1970 to 1974: 28
1965 to 1969: 28

Percentage of workers working in this county: 70.3%
Number of people working at home: 153 (3.0% of all workers)

Travel time to work

Less than 5 minutes: 98
5 to 9 minutes: 327
10 to 14 minutes: 499
15 to 19 minutes: 824
20 to 24 minutes: 540
25 to 29 minutes: 420
30 to 34 minutes: 837
35 to 39 minutes: 254
40 to 44 minutes: 394
45 to 59 minutes: 583
60 to 89 minutes: 132
90 or more minutes: 44

Means of transportation to work

Drove a car alone: 4,251 (83%)
Carpooled: 581 (11%)
Bus or trolley bus: 23 (0%)
Walked: 52 (1%)
Other means: 45 (1%)
Worked at home: 153 (3%)

Household income:

Less than $10,000: 325
$10,000 to $14,999: 243
$15,000 to $19,999: 258
$20,000 to $24,999: 316
$25,000 to $29,999: 379
$30,000 to $34,999: 379
$35,000 to $39,999: 196
$40,000 to $44,999: 385
$45,000 to $49,999: 232
$50,000 to $59,999: 383
$60,000 to $74,999: 445
$75,000 to $99,999: 286
$100,000 to $124,999: 149
$125,000 to $149,999: 44
$150,000 to $199,999: 63
$200,000 or more: 84

First ancestries reported:

United States or American: 2280
German: 886
Irish: 871
English: 860
Other groups: 792
Finnish: 223
Scotch-Irish: 218
Scottish: 197
French (except Basque): 176
Dutch: 102
Italian: 90
European: 62
Danish: 49
Swedish: 45
Polish: 38
Greek: 36
Norwegian: 31
Welsh: 25
Cypriot: 21
Austrian: 19
Eastern European: 19
French Canadian: 18
British: 16
Northern European: 15
Romanian: 15
Hungarian: 12
Israeli: 11
Ukrainian: 9
Alsatian: 8
Arab:: 6
Lebanese: 6
Pennsylvania German: 6

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

United Kingdom (36%)
Austria (17%)
Germany (15%)
El Salvador (12%)
Israel (10%)
France (6%)
Japan (4%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

This state: 7059
Northeast: 727
Midwest: 721
South: 1833
West: 230

62% of Highland residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 45% lived in South Carolina.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

No schooling: 26
Nursery to 4th grade: 36
5th and 6th grade: 91
7th and 8th grade: 183
9th grade: 172
10th grade: 201
11th grade: 135
12th grade, no diploma: 123
High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,087
Less than 1 year of college: 173
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 521
Associate degree: 180
Bachelor's degree: 439
Master's degree: 155
Professional school degree: 42
Doctorate degree: 7

Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

No schooling: 18
Nursery to 4th grade: 37
5th and 6th grade: 59
7th and 8th grade: 158
9th grade: 145
10th grade: 191
11th grade: 157
12th grade, no diploma: 110
High school graduate (or equivalency): 1,352
Less than 1 year of college: 320
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 380
Associate degree: 212
Bachelor's degree: 379
Master's degree: 120
Professional school degree: 17
Doctorate degree: 10

Educational Attainment for Females

Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 3.8%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 5.2%

Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%

Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 0.0%

Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 0.0%

Median household income in 1999 for:

White non-Hispanic householders: $39,946
Black householders: $37,778
Asian householders: $56,250
Two or more races householders: $28,409
Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $29,091

Highland household income for Black or African American householders

Highland marital status for males

Highland marital status for females

Median house value for:

White Non-Hispanic householders: $106,600
Asian householders: $65,000
Two or more races householders: $45,000
Hispanic or Latino householders: $49,400

Housing units in structures:

One, detached: 3,207
One, attached: 23
Two: 16
Mobile homes: 1,387
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 11

Median worth of mobile homes: $39,700

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Highland:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:

Electricity (59%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (23%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (12%)
Utility gas (4%)
Wood (3%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:

Electricity (53%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (25%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (20%)
Wood (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 33

Here:	2.6%
South Carolina:	9.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 22

Here:	3.6%
South Carolina:	8.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 46

Here:	15.8%
South Carolina:	20.3%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

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