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Highland Lake

Alabama · 268 residents · 1.632 sq mi
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Highland Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 140 residents. Median home value is $55,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−34%vs 2000
vs 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.4
−14%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2383284195106001990201020202024Highland Lake
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,167
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,229 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,251
−45%vs 2000
vs $25,829 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $106,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.1%
+7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
0.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−22%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(394)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(18)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
Diversity Score
3
−36%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.1%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Lake, Alabama?

Highland Lake, Alabama has about 268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland Lake, Alabama?

The typical household in Highland Lake, Alabama earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Lake, Alabama expensive?

In Highland Lake, Alabama, the median home is worth about $55,600.

How educated are people in Highland Lake, Alabama?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Lake, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Lake, Alabama?

About 3.7% of people in Highland Lake, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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