Highlands borough is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Highlands borough has a 2024 population of 4,042. Highlands borough is currently declining at a rate of -6.63% annually and its population has decreased by -12.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,614 in 2020.
The average household income in Highlands borough is $132,198 with a poverty rate of 6.07%. The median age in Highlands borough is 47 years: 48.1 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,066 | 87.52% |
| Two or more races | 286 | 6.16% |
| Asian | 261 | 5.62% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,515 | 1.85 | 67 | 33 |
| Non Family | 1,299 | 1.12 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 900 | 2.74 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Male | 166 | 2.17 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Female | 150 | 2.37 | 38 | 62 |
2.61
Average Family Size
1.85
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 7.19% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,041 | 26.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 900 | 23.03% |
| High School Graduate | 656 | 16.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 600 | 15.35% |
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 | 3,333 | 3,227 | 1,745 |
| Hispanic | 248 | 168 | 47 |
| Asian | 206 | 93 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 65 | 53 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,560 | $90,323 | $100,294 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,314 | $91,776 | $79,375 |
| High School Graduate | $42,532 | $45,859 | $40,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,330 | $73,886 | $45,819 |
| Some College | $46,198 | $59,283 | $34,438 |
$67,330
Average Earnings
$73,886
Average Male
$45,819
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.7% of Highlands borough residents speak only English, while 9.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,904 | 202 | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 62 | 25% |
| Multiple | 286 | 62 | 21.68% |
| Asian | 261 | 18 | 6.9% |
6.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.85%
Male Poverty Rate
6.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands borough is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands borough is White, with 5.17% 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 6.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.92% |
| Some College | 13.16% |
| High School | 7.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.53% |
| Male Employed | 1.7% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $145,214 | $170,016 |
| Households | $86,901 | $132,198 |
| Married Families | $166,447 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,453 | $94,900 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
227
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 6.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
57.71%
Born in Highlands borough
86.05%
Native Born
13.95%
Foreign Born
6.69%
Non Citizen
7.25%
Naturalized
86.05% of Highlands borough residents were born in the United States, with 57.71% having been born in New Jersey. 6.69% 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 | 2,607 | -287 | -9.92% |
| 2028 | 2,894 | -287 | -9.02% |
| 2027 | 3,181 | -287 | -8.28% |
| 2026 | 3,468 | -287 | -7.64% |
| 2025 | 3,755 | -287 | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 4,042 | -287 | -6.63% |
| 2023 | 4,329 | -287 | -6.22% |
| 2022 | 4,616 | -27 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 4,643 | 29 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 4,614 | -107 | -2.27% |
| 2019 | 4,721 | -31 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 4,752 | -22 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 4,774 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 4,788 | -32 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 4,820 | -46 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 4,866 | -74 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 4,940 | -31 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 4,971 | -29 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 5,000 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,015 | 0 | 0% |