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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Beach

Florida · 3,775 residents · 0.537 sq mi
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Highland Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,989. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $210,400. With a median age of 66.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 88% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 66.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,775
+19%since 1990
from 3,176 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,030 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 5,914 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
66.5
+2%since 1990
from 65.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,989
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,344 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$67,288
+18%since 1990
from $56,890 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$210,400
−63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,614
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
16.8% rent
2.9
−60%since 1990
from 7.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,608)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(112)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score9%(342)
9
+20%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−50%since 1990
from 26.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Beach, Florida?

Highland Beach, Florida has about 3,775 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Beach, Florida earns about $72,989 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 $210,400, and the typical rent is about $1,614 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Beach, Florida?

About 49.0% 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 2.1% 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 599 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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