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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atlantic Highlands

New Jersey · 4,705 residents · 1.264 sq mi
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Atlantic Highlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,955. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $185,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,705
+2%since 1990
from 4,629 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,722 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,662 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+11%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Atlantic Highlands
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,955
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,705 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,798
+74%since 1990
from $19,946 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$185,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$812
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $726 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
31.8% rent
2.9
−23%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,561)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(15)
Asian1%(48)
Diversity Score4.4%(204)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,332)
Black2.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(165)
Asian1.2%(57)
Diversity Score16.7%(785)
17
+278%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.7%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 29.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has about 4,705 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey earns about $64,955 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 $185,900, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey?

About 36.7% 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 4.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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