HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA


'Highlands County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 87,366. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 95,496 [1]. Its county seat is Sebring, Florida6. The county comprises the Sebring, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Contents
History
Geography
Adjacent Counties
Demographics
Cities and towns
Incorporated
Unincorporated
See also
External links
Government links/Constitutional offices
Special districts
Judicial branch
Tourism links
Media

History


Highlands County was created in 1921. It was named for the terrain of the county.

Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,865 km² (1,106 mi²). 2,663 km² (1,028 mi²) of it is land and 202 km² (78 mi²) of it (7.05%) is water.
Adjacent Counties


Osceola County, Florida - north

Okeechobee County, Florida - east

Glades County, Florida - south

Charlotte County, Florida - southwest

DeSoto County, Florida - west

Hardee County, Florida - west

Polk County, Florida - northwest

Demographics


As of the census² of 2000, there were 87,366 people, 37,471 households, and 25,780 families residing in the county. The population density was 33/km² (85/mi²). There were 48,846 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (48/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 83.47% White, 9.33% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.14% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. 12.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In 2005 Highlands County's population was 73.8% non-Hispanic white, 15.1% Latino, 9.6% African-American and 1.2% Asian. QuickFacts: Highlands County, Florida
In 2000 there were 37,471 households out of which 20.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.70.
In the county the population was spread out with 19.20% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 19.30% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 33.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 95.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,160, and the median income for a family was $35,647. Males had a median income of $26,811 versus $20,725 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,222. About 10.20% of families and 15.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.60% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns


Incorporated


Avon Park

Lake Placid

Sebring
Unincorporated


Brighton

Cornwell

De Soto City

Fort Basinger

Fort Kissimmee

Hicora

Lorida

Placid Lakes

Spring Lake

Sun 'n Lake of Sebring

Sylvan Shores

Venus

See also



Florida Heartland

External links


Government links/Constitutional offices


Highlands County Board of County Commissioners official website

Highlands County Supervisor of Elections

Highlands County Property Appraiser

Highlands County Tax Collector
Special districts


Highlands County Public Schools

South Florida Water Management District

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Heartland Library Cooperative
Judicial branch


Highlands County Clerk of Courts

Public Defender, 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida serving Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties

Office of the State Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Circuit and County Court for the 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Tourism links


Highlands County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Highlands Hammock State Park
Media


WWOJ-FM (OJ-99.1)

WWLL-FM ("Lite" FM 105.7)

WWTK-AM (TK-730 Talkradio)

WJCM-AM ("Cruisin' Oldies")

WITS-AM (1340 Memories)

WZZS-FM (106.9 The Bull)

WZSP-FM (105.3 La Zeta)

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