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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highlands

New Jersey · 5,097 residents · 0.74 sq mi
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The short version

Highlands has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,692. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $127,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,097
+5%since 1990
from 4,849 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,888 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 6,553 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+13%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Highlands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,692
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,364 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,369
+54%since 1990
from $19,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $134,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $662 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
44.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−33%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,716)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(93)
Asian1.9%(90)
Diversity Score11.1%(537)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,716)
Black1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(207)
Asian1%(50)
Diversity Score14.7%(747)
Diversity Score
15
+32%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+5%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highlands, New Jersey?

Highlands, New Jersey has about 5,097 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highlands, New Jersey earns about $45,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highlands, New Jersey expensive?

In Highlands, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $127,200, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Highlands, New Jersey?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Highlands, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highlands, New Jersey?

About 12.3% of people in Highlands, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highlands, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Highlands, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 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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