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Highland Beach

Maryland · 96 residents · 0.057 sq mi
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Highland Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $625,000. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 170%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−12%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,684 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.7
+33%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54771001231461990201020202024Highland Beach
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,250
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,160
+55%since 2000
from $27,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,000
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+57%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(57)
Black39.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(19)
Black70.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(5)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.6%(50)
Diversity Score
53
−14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
51.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Beach, Maryland?

Highland Beach, Maryland has about 96 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Beach, Maryland earns about $116,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Beach, Maryland expensive?

In Highland Beach, Maryland, the median home is worth about $625,000.

How educated are people in Highland Beach, Maryland?

About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Beach, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Beach, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Highland Beach, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Beach, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Beach, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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