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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland Acres

Delaware · 3,151 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Highland Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,159. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $123,600. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,151
−7%vs 2000
vs 3,379 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,112 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 2,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Acres
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,159
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,716 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,547
−20%vs 2000
vs $27,013 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$123,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $148,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$447
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $527 in 2000
US average: $450
85.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
14.4% rent
2.7
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,741)
Black11.3%(381)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(87)
Asian2.6%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(1,240)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,821)
Black6.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian3.8%(119)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.5%(835)
27
−28%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Acres, Delaware?

Highland Acres, Delaware has about 3,151 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland Acres, Delaware?

The typical household in Highland Acres, Delaware earns about $46,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Acres, Delaware expensive?

In Highland Acres, Delaware, the median home is worth about $123,600, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Acres, Delaware?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Acres, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Acres, Delaware?

About 5.6% of people in Highland Acres, Delaware 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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