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CITY · 2020 ACS

Highland-on-the-Lake

New York · 3,765 residents · 2.039 sq mi
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Highland-on-the-Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,028. Population has declined 5% since 2021. Median home value is $138,100. With a median age of 45.6, 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 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,765
−5%vs 2021
vs 3,962 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,846 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 1,943 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.6
−6%vs 2021
vs 48.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K4K4K20202024Highland-on-the-Lake
20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,028
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $76,689 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$33,697
−3%vs 2021
vs $34,919 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$138,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $136,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$784
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $885 in 2021
US average: $1,124
81.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.8% in 2021
18.6% rent
1.8
+4%vs 2021
vs 1.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(3,719)
Black1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3%(119)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(84)
Diversity Score14.7%(582)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,467)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(100)
Asian1%(37)
Other2.4%(91)
Diversity Score15.9%(597)
16
+8%vs 2021
vs 15 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
9.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 30.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
87.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
62.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
32.3%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.9% in 2021
49.1%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.1% in 2021
5.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

Highland-on-the-Lake, New York has about 3,765 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

The typical household in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York earns about $75,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland-on-the-Lake, New York expensive?

In Highland-on-the-Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $138,100, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Highland-on-the-Lake, New York 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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