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Highland Lakes

Alabama · 5,239 residents · 3.753 sq mi
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Highland Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,200. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $450,500. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 198% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,239
−5%since 2019
from 5,519 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 1,471 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+3%since 2019
from 45.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $152,774 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,335
+16%since 2019
from $63,308 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $443,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.0% in 2019
3.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(4,659)
Black8.8%(484)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(47)
Asian3.1%(172)
Other2.8%(157)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,917)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(4,447)
Black7.3%(380)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(89)
Asian2.6%(137)
Other3.1%(164)
Diversity Score33.3%(1,743)
Diversity Score
33
−4%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 99.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+5%since 2019
from 32.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 58.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Lakes, Alabama?

Highland Lakes, Alabama has about 5,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Lakes, Alabama earns about $155,200 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 $450,500.

How educated are people in Highland Lakes, Alabama?

About 72.8% 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 0.9% of people in Highland Lakes, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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