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Highland Lake

Alabama · 412 residents · 1.632 sq mi
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Highland Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,700. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
412
+1%since 2000
from 408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+37%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2383284195106001990201020202024Highland Lake
2024503
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,431
+14%since 2000
from $25,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
7.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(10)
Diversity Score9.6%(40)
Diversity Score
10
+124%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 30.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Lake, Alabama?

Highland Lake, Alabama has about 412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Lake, Alabama earns about $52,000 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 $205,700.

How educated are people in Highland Lake, Alabama?

About 25.0% 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 7.8% 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 144 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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