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Highland Acres

Delaware · 3,492 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Highland Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $239,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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
3,492
+3%since 2000
from 3,379 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,340 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+9%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Acres
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,126
+34%since 2000
from $27,013 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66%(2,306)
Black16.2%(565)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(197)
Asian4.2%(148)
Other2.7%(95)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,093)
Diversity Score
60
+63%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Acres, Delaware?

Highland Acres, Delaware has about 3,492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Acres, Delaware earns about $91,800 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 $239,300, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Acres, Delaware?

About 36.4% 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 8.6% 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 341 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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