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.

Highland Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,311

Median Agei

70.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.2%3,502

Black

6.7%288

Hispanic/Latino

6.1%262

Other

4.3%184

Asian

0.8%34

Two or More

0.7%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%40

High School Diploma

9.1%370

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%198

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%438

Associate's Degree

5.9%238

Bachelor's Degree

34.1%1,384

Master's Degree

15.5%629

Professional Degree

10.9%444

Doctorate

4.9%201

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

65.4%

Graduate+

31.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$909,200

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

92.9%2,175

Renter-Occupied

7.1%166

Total Units

4,613

Homeownership

92.9%

Vacancy Rate

49.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%29

$200K–$300K

4.7%102

$300K–$500K

7.5%164

$500K–$1M

41.9%912

$1M+

44.5%968

Rent Distribution

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%87

2000–2009

11.7%542

1990–1999

8.4%389

1980–1989

39.1%1,802

1970–1979

32.2%1,484

1960–1969

2.9%136

1950–1959

3.1%143

1940–1949

0.3%14

1939 or earlier

0.3%16

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.9%2,222

Utility Gas

3%70

No Fuel

1.5%36

Fuel Oil

0.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$145,485

Mean Household Incomei

$273,179

Per Capita Incomei

$150,802

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,219

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%44

$15K–$20K

0.5%12

$20K–$25K

3.5%83

$25K–$30K

2.1%49

$30K–$35K

2.6%62

$40K–$45K

1.5%35

$45K–$50K

0.7%17

$50K–$60K

5.9%137

$60K–$75K

5.4%126

$75K–$100K

10.3%242

$100K–$125K

9.4%221

$125K–$150K

9.5%222

$150K–$200K

11.8%276

$200K+

34.8%815

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

62714.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Poland

United Kingdom

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,158

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,176

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

295(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured