Highland Beach is a town located in Palm Beach County Florida. Highland Beach has a 2024 population of 4,257. Highland Beach is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,292 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Beach is $262,728 with a poverty rate of 4.27%. The median age in Highland Beach is 70.6 years: 71.1 years for males, and 70.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,804 | 89.27% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 4.37% |
| Other race | 154 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,325 | 1.83 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Married | 1,292 | 2.18 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 879 | 1.13 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Female | 93 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 61 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
2.24
Average Family Size
1.83
Average Household Size
94.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.2% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 5.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,661 | 40.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,365 | 33.47% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 6.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 410 | 10.05% |
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 | 3,474 | 3,455 | 2,701 |
| Hispanic | 190 | 190 | 129 |
| Black | 186 | 186 | 139 |
| Other Race | 154 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 31 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 81.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,529 | $106,420 | $46,179 |
| Graduate Degree | $138,958 | $197,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,125 | $117,955 | $46,929 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $40,893 |
$68,125
Average Earnings
$117,955
Average Male
$46,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.5% of Highland Beach residents speak only English, while 16.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,578 | 175 | 4.89% |
| Multiple | 38 | 7 | 18.42% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 7 | 2.79% |
4.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.82%
Male Poverty Rate
6.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Beach is Multiple, with 18.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Beach is Hispanic, with 2.79% 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 2.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.57% |
| Some College | 5.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.98% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $152,500 | $294,960 |
| Households | $140,045 | $262,728 |
| Married Families | $158,779 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $110,550 | $204,388 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
397
Number of Veterans
397
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 168 |
| Korea | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 335 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 10.07% |
| Black | 18 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.2%
Labor Force Participation
27.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
5.12%
Born in Highland Beach
84.82%
Native Born
15.18%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
14.03%
Naturalized
84.82% of Highland Beach residents were born in the United States, with 5.12% having been born in Florida. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,213 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 4,222 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 4,231 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 4,239 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 4,248 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 4,257 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 4,266 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,265 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 4,268 | -24 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 4,292 | 373 | 9.52% |
| 2019 | 3,919 | 12 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 3,907 | 12 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 3,895 | 30 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 3,865 | 44 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 3,821 | 43 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 3,778 | 39 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 3,739 | 35 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 3,704 | 40 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 3,664 | 27 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 3,637 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,775 | 566 | 17.64% |
| 1990 | 3,209 | -1,004 | -23.83% |