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Highland Acres

Delaware · 3,459 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Highland Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,193. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,459
+2%since 2000
from 3,379 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,318 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+10%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Acres
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,193
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,716 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,719
+17%since 2000
from $27,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(2,528)
Black14.4%(498)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(155)
Asian4.2%(145)
Other1.1%(38)
Diversity Score51.2%(1,770)
Diversity Score
51
+39%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Acres, Delaware?

Highland Acres, Delaware has about 3,459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Acres, Delaware earns about $81,193 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 $244,300, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Acres, Delaware?

About 35.6% 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 8.5% of people in Highland Acres, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Acres, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Acres, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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