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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Lake

Alabama · 408 residents · 1.632 sq mi
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Highland Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,229. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $106,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

408
+52%since 1990
from 268 in 1990
1990 – 2025
250 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 164 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+16%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2383284195106001990201020202024Highland Lake
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,229
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,829
+81%since 1990
from $14,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$106,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
US average: $602
91.5%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 99.1% in 1990
8.5% rent
2.5
+29%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(394)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.7%(3)
Diversity Score4.3%(18)
4
+56%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.6%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
US average: 17.6
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 408 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Lake, Alabama earns about $43,229 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Lake, Alabama?

About 29.6% 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 3.5% of people in Highland Lake, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Lake, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Lake, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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