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Highland Beach

Florida · 4,295 residents · 0.537 sq mi
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Highland Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $625,700. With a median age of 69.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 106% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 69.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,295
+14%since 2000
from 3,775 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,998 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 7,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
69.8
+5%since 2000
from 66.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Highland Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,125
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,989 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,913
+63%since 2000
from $67,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,358
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,614 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+82%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,873)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(230)
Asian1.9%(81)
Other0.5%(21)
Diversity Score19.5%(839)
Diversity Score
20
+116%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+115%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Beach, Florida?

Highland Beach, Florida has about 4,295 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Beach, Florida earns about $119,125 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 $625,700, and the typical rent is about $2,358 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Beach, Florida?

About 72.8% 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 4.7% 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 1,119 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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