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 $128,050 with a poverty rate of 7.63%. The median age in Highlands borough is 49.3 years: 50.7 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highlands borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,815 | 83.39% |
| Two or more races | 329 | 7.19% |
| Asian | 255 | 5.57% |
| Black or African American | 176 | 3.85% |
| 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 | 2,616 | 1.75 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 1,504 | 1.13 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 798 | 2.67 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 205 | 2.48 | 12.2 | 87.8 |
| Male | 109 | 2.17 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
2.56
Average Family Size
1.75
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 7.64% |
| Associates Degree | 310 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,050 | 27.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,008 | 26.29% |
| High School Graduate | 715 | 18.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 393 | 10.25% |
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 | 3,203 | 3,116 | 1,869 |
| Hispanic | 251 | 144 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 214 | 95 | 68 |
| Asian | 209 | 100 | 88 |
| Black | 97 | 83 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,438 | $100,750 | $92,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,083 | $105,281 | $87,750 |
| High School Graduate | $38,833 | $37,206 | $40,096 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,571 | $86,012 | $48,430 |
| Some College | $40,563 | $0 | $41,625 |
$75,571
Average Earnings
$86,012
Average Male
$48,430
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.5% of Highlands borough residents speak only English, while 10.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,704 | 210 | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 302 | 101 | 33.44% |
| Multiple | 329 | 78 | 23.71% |
| Black | 176 | 37 | 21.02% |
| Asian | 255 | 24 | 9.41% |
7.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.39%
Male Poverty Rate
8.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highlands borough is Hispanic, with 33.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highlands borough is White, with 5.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.7% |
| Some College | 16.36% |
| High School | 11.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.68% |
| Male Employed | 3.69% |
| Female Employed | 1.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,119 | $173,162 |
| Households | $90,082 | $128,050 |
| Married Families | $195,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,688 | $94,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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
247
Number of Veterans
210
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 7.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
58.12%
Born in Highlands borough
85.2%
Native Born
14.8%
Foreign Born
6.36%
Non Citizen
8.44%
Naturalized
85.2% of Highlands borough residents were born in the United States, with 58.12% having been born in New Jersey. 6.36% 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% |