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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Atlantic Highlands

New Jersey · 4,629 residents · 1.264 sq mi
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Atlantic Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $167,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,629
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,662 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 3,722 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Atlantic Highlands
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,705
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,955 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,946
−43%vs 2000
vs $34,798 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$167,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $185,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$726
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $812 in 2000
US average: $450
72.0%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
3.7
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,561)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(15)
Asian1%(48)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score4.4%(204)
4
−74%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.0%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has about 4,629 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey earns about $44,705 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 $167,000, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

About 27.0% 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 4.0% of people in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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