Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Highlands, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,518

Median Agei

46.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%3,636

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%351

Black

7.3%330

Two or More

2.9%133

Asian

0.8%37

Other

0.6%26

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%168

High School Diploma

19.1%710

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%120

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%415

Associate's Degree

5.6%209

Bachelor's Degree

30.2%1,120

Master's Degree

18%669

Professional Degree

2%73

Doctorate

1.3%48

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

51.5%

Graduate+

21.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$455,000

Median Renti

$1,658

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61%1,492

Renter-Occupied

39%955

Total Units

2,808

Homeownership

61%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%4

$50K–$100K

1.6%24

$100K–$150K

1.3%20

$150K–$200K

2.1%32

$200K–$300K

8.7%130

$300K–$500K

40.4%603

$500K–$1M

41.5%619

$1M+

4%60

Rent Distribution

Under $500

102

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

163

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

271

$2,000+

244

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%14

2010–2019

5.8%163

2000–2009

9.5%268

1990–1999

4.9%138

1980–1989

18%505

1970–1979

24.5%689

1960–1969

6%168

1950–1959

4.2%118

1940–1949

6%169

1939 or earlier

20.5%576

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.5%1,628

Electricity

32.9%804

Fuel Oil

0.6%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,913

Mean Household Incomei

$127,598

Per Capita Incomei

$69,009

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

2,335

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%148

$10K–$15K

1.5%36

$15K–$20K

4.8%118

$20K–$25K

4%97

$25K–$30K

0.9%21

$30K–$35K

1%24

$35K–$40K

7%172

$40K–$45K

1.2%29

$45K–$50K

3.5%85

$50K–$60K

3.9%96

$60K–$75K

6.5%160

$75K–$100K

18.7%458

$100K–$125K

9.9%242

$125K–$150K

2.9%70

$150K–$200K

9.6%236

$200K+

18.6%455

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

157

Residentsi

209

Avg. Tenant Renti

$476/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes86% occupied$581/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8125 homes91% occupied$449/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,913/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

81.4%

Very low income$28K–$46K/yr

17.2%

Low income$46K–$74K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

64.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.6% of subsidized households are minority

34.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

52711.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,119

Avg. Commutei

35.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,110

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

255(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured

Highlands, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026