Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Highlands County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,786 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 106,639 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sebring. The county was created 103 years ago in 1921.
Quick Facts about Highlands County
| Population : | 106,639 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| Different from : | Highland County, Highland County |
| Area : | 2865 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 8.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 91.9% |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital : | Sebring |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1921 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:37:44 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highlands County is located at 27°20'36"N 81°20'27"W (27.3434000, -81.3409700). It has 6 neighbors: Charlotte County, DeSoto County, Glades County, Hardee County, Okeechobee County and Osceola County.
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The largest city of Highlands County is Sebring with a population of 10,588. Other cities include and Placid Lakes population 3,716. See all Highlands County cities & populated places.
Highlands County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Highlands County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sebring | 10,588 | City in Florida |
| Avon Park | 10,086 | Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States |
| Placid Lakes | 3,716 | City in United States of America |
| Lake Placid | 2,496 | Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Highlands County
Highlands County has 6 neighbours.
- Charlotte County county in Florida, United States
- DeSoto County county in Florida, United States
- Glades County county in Florida, United States of America
- Hardee County county in Florida, United States
- Okeechobee County county in Florida, United States
- Osceola County county in Florida, United States
- Sebring
Demographics
The population of Highlands County increased by 7.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 98,786 | - | census |
| 2011 | 98,477 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 98,222 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 98,077 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 98,584 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 100,137 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 102,041 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 103,852 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 104,933 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 106,221 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 106,639 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
| Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
| Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
| Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
| Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
| Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
| Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
| Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |
