Highland County, Virginia
Highland County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Highland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,321 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,200 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monterey. The county was created 177 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Highland County
Population : | 2,200 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Virginia (United States) |
Different from : | Highland County, Highlands County |
Area : | 1077 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
Named for : | elevation |
Capital : | Monterey |
Establishment : | January 01, 1847 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 22:27:49 (2nd December 2024) |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highland County is located at 38°21'44"N 79°34'7"W (38.3623300, -79.5685400). It has 4 neighbors: Bath County, Pendleton County, Augusta County and Pocahontas County.
Highland County map
Highland County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Highland County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Monterey | 136 | Town in Virginia |
- Official Website
Official website of Highland County
Highland County has 4 neighbours.
- Bath County county in Virginia, United States
- Pendleton County county in West Virginia, United States
- Augusta County county in Virginia, United States
- Pocahontas County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highland County decreased by 5.5% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 2,321 | - | census |
2011 | 2,260 | -2.7% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,234 | -1.16% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,205 | -1.32% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,238 | 1.47% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,196 | -1.91% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,210 | 0.63% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,217 | 0.32% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,208 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,190 | -0.82% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,200 | 0.45% | estimation process |
People born in Highland County (3)
People born in Highland County, including politician Lloyd C. Bird, swimming coach Ray Bussard, judge Adam Clarke Snydor, .
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Other places with the same name (2)
- Highland County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 43,304 people.
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