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Highlands

New Jersey · 4,621 residents · 0.74 sq mi
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Highlands is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,263. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,400. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,621
−9%since 2000
from 5,097 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,245 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 6,888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+28%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Highlands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,263
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,073
+111%since 2000
from $29,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,270
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $760 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,716)
Black1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(207)
Asian1%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(747)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(3,928)
Black1.7%(80)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(343)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other3.4%(159)
Diversity Score31.5%(1,457)
Diversity Score
32
+115%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highlands, New Jersey?

Highlands, New Jersey has about 4,621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highlands, New Jersey earns about $76,263 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 $289,400, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Highlands, New Jersey?

About 46.4% 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 5.3% of people in Highlands, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highlands, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Highlands, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 228 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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