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Atlantic Highlands

New Jersey · 4,417 residents (2025 est.) · 1.264 sq mi
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Atlantic Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,080. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $628,100. With a median age of 47.9, 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 47.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,410
−6%since 2000
from 4,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,489 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+19%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,417 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Atlantic Highlands
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,080
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,955 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,516
+120%since 2000
from $34,798 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+2%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$628,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,979
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $812 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+74%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,332)
Black2.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(165)
Asian1.2%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.7%(785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(3,909)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(257)
Asian1%(45)
Other3.9%(171)
Diversity Score26.2%(1,154)
Diversity Score
26
+57%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has about 4,410 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

The typical household in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey earns about $126,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey expensive?

In Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $628,100, and the typical rent is about $1,979 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

About 4.6% of people in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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