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 179 years ago in 1846.
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Highland County at a glance
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.3623,-79.5685 |
| Named for | elevation |
| Capital | Monterey |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 06:17:54 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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.
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The largest city of Highland County is Monterey with a population of 136. . See all Highland County cities & populated places.
Highland County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Highland County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey | 136 | Town in Virginia |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 (1)
- Highland County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 43,304 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
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| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
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