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Highlands

Florida · Jacksonville · 9,548 residents · 4.34 sq mi
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The short version

Highlands has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $170,249. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Highlands; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,548
Population density
2,200 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,817
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,179
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,249
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,439
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.0%
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(2,763)
Black56.5%(5,390)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(793)
Asian1.8%(171)
Other4.5%(431)
Diversity Score73.5%(7,022)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(2,763)
Black56.5%(5,390)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(793)
Asian1.8%(171)
Other4.5%(431)
Diversity Score73.5%(7,022)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
7.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida?

Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida has about 9,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida?

The typical household in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida earns about $57,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida expensive?

In Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida, the median home is worth about $170,249, and the typical rent is about $1,439 a month.

How educated are people in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida?

About 16.7% of people in Highlands, Jacksonville, Florida 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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