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Highlands is a town in Macon County.
The latitude of Highlands is 35.052N. The longitude is -83.196W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 3,832 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 906.
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$33,750National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Highlands demographic reports
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11% of Highlands residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Highlands ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Highlands was $24,120, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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39% of Highlands residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Highlands, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $437. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,038.
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Libraries in Highlands include Hudson Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Highlands include Highlands Highlander
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Macon County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Highlands political report.
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The average commute time for Highlands workers is 12 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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