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Highland Beach

Maryland · 118 residents · 0.057 sq mi
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Highland Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% 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 $620,500. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
118
+8%since 2000
from 109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,070 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+36%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54771001231461990201020202024Highland Beach
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,152
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,788
+201%since 2000
from $27,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$620,500
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.5%(36)
Black63.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(10)
Diversity Score66.1%(78)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
61.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
41.1%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Beach, Maryland?

Highland Beach, Maryland has about 118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Beach, Maryland earns about $138,152 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 $620,500.

How educated are people in Highland Beach, Maryland?

About 76.3% 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 3.2% 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 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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