Economy & Jobs — Highland, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,062 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $40,474 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,432 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.3% |
| Retail | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 472 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 319 |
| Physician Offices | 316 |
| Law Offices | 250 |
| Insurance Agencies | 196 |
| Auto Repair | 190 |
| Gas Stations | 188 |
| Dental Offices | 181 |
| Real Estate Offices | 144 |
| Beauty Salons | 135 |
| Child Day Care | 126 |
| Commercial Banks | 114 |
| Bars | 96 |
| Coffee Shops | 95 |
| General Merchandise | 86 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
