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Highland, Kansas, in Doniphan county, is 23 miles W of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 64 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 976.
In Highland, about 33% of adults are married. Lots of people in Highland live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Highland.
In 2000, Highland had a median family income of $37,969. Highland benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.
In Highland, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Highland, 74% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Highland; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Highland is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Highland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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