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Highland Lakes

Alabama · 5,866 residents · 3.753 sq mi
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The short version

Highland Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $169,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $599,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,866
+3%since 2023
from 5,673 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,563 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+4%since 2023
from 45.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K6K6K201020202024Highland Lakes
20246K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(145)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(383)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(388)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(397)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(279)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(359)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(840)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(985)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(928)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(796)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.7%(278)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(88)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$169,361
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $169,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,426
+3%since 2023
from $84,261 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
+1%since 2023
from 0.460 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$599,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $562,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+7%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(4,678)
Black8.7%(491)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(110)
Asian1.3%(72)
Other5.7%(322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(4,839)
Black11.6%(682)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(85)
Asian1.3%(75)
Other3.2%(185)
Diversity Score
38
−1%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian0.6%(37)
Spaniard0.3%(20)
Asian origin
Chinese0.7%(39)
Filipino0.4%(22)
Sri Lankan0.2%(14)
Ancestry
English20.8%(1,223)
Irish11.4%(670)
German10%(584)
American7.1%(416)
Scottish3.6%(213)
Italian3.4%(197)
British2.6%(153)
French2.2%(131)
Norwegian1.6%(92)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(92)
Dutch1.3%(77)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Arab1.1%(63)
Syrian1.1%(63)
Polish0.9%(51)
Hungarian0.6%(37)
Welsh0.4%(23)
Austrian0.3%(20)
Russian0.3%(18)
Iranian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 29.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
47.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(682)
Married66.2%(1,761)
Widowed6.3%(169)
Divorced1.9%(50)
Women 15+
Never married10.2%(234)
Married76.8%(1,758)
Widowed9.1%(209)
Divorced3.8%(87)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Lakes, Alabama?

Highland Lakes, Alabama has about 5,866 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Lakes, Alabama earns about $169,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Lakes, Alabama expensive?

In Highland Lakes, Alabama, the median home is worth about $599,200, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Lakes, Alabama?

About 73.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Lakes, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Lakes, Alabama?

About 4.1% of people in Highland Lakes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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