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Highland Beach

Florida · 4,328 residents (2025 est.) · 0.537 sq mi
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Highland Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,485. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $909,200. With a median age of 70.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,311
+14%since 2000
from 3,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,028 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 7,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.8
+6%since 2000
from 66.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,328 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,485
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,989 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$150,802
+124%since 2000
from $67,288 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
+15%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$909,200
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,614 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
49.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.2%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+117%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,608)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(112)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(342)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(3,502)
Black6.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(262)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other5.2%(225)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,774)
Diversity Score
41
+355%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Beach, Florida?

Highland Beach, Florida has about 4,311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Highland Beach, Florida earns about $145,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Beach, Florida expensive?

In Highland Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $909,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Beach, Florida?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Beach, Florida?

About 2.3% of people in Highland Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,135 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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