Highland Acres is a CDP located in Kent County Delaware. Highland Acres has a 2024 population of 3,964. Highland Acres is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,913 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Acres is $126,079 with a poverty rate of 7.57%. The median age in Highland Acres is 42.9 years: 42.9 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,965 | 80.99% |
| Black or African American | 397 | 10.84% |
| Asian | 166 | 4.53% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 3.41% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,240 | 2.95 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Married | 800 | 3.18 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.35 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 152 | 4.25 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Male | 43 | 3.26 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 646 | 26% |
| Graduate Degree | 283 | 11.39% |
| High School Graduate | 758 | 30.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 474 | 19.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,029 | 1,939 | 699 |
| Black | 304 | 287 | 133 |
| Asian | 80 | 78 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 30 | 13 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,938 | $57,917 | $71,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,750 | $99,773 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $85,239 | $9,043 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $51,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,306 | $65,234 | $46,970 |
| Some College | $46,382 | $55,708 | $32,026 |
$59,306
Average Earnings
$65,234
Average Male
$46,970
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.2% of Highland Acres residents speak only English, while 4.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,945 | 138 | 4.69% |
| Black | 397 | 95 | 23.93% |
| Multiple | 125 | 33 | 26.4% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 29 | 47.54% |
| Asian | 166 | 1 | 0.6% |
7.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.06%
Male Poverty Rate
11.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Acres is Hispanic, with 47.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Acres is Asian, with 0.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.83% |
| Some College | 6.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.85% |
| Male Employed | 0.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,750 | $125,782 |
| Households | $101,685 | $126,079 |
| Married Families | $132,763 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,250 | $115,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
451
Number of Veterans
324
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 192 |
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 171 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 75+ | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 309 | 14% |
| Black | 125 | 34.44% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 19.35% |
| Asian | 5 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.13%
Born in Highland Acres
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
97.79% of Highland Acres residents were born in the United States, with 48.13% having been born in Delaware. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,964 | 36 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 3,928 | 36 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 3,892 | -18 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 3,910 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 3,913 | 467 | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 3,446 | -199 | -5.46% |
| 2018 | 3,645 | -130 | -3.44% |
| 2017 | 3,775 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 3,792 | -174 | -4.39% |
| 2015 | 3,966 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 3,962 | 95 | 2.46% |
| 2013 | 3,867 | 29 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 3,838 | 234 | 6.49% |
| 2011 | 3,604 | 145 | 4.19% |
| 2010 | 3,459 | 0 | 0% |