Atlantic Highlands, NJ Demographics

A map of Atlantic Highlands's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,909	3,748	88.6%	84.9%
Hispanic	257	363	5.8%	8.2%
Multiracial	143	166	3.2%	3.8%
Asian	45	78	1.0%	1.8%
Black	28	54	0.6%	1.2%
Native American/Other	28	5	0.6%	0.1%

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,410, a less than 1% change from the 4,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atlantic Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atlantic Highlands has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atlantic Highlands, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atlantic Highlands is ranked the 322nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Atlantic Highlands was ranked the 319th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atlantic Highlands's White Population

3,909 residents of Atlantic Highlands, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atlantic Highlands is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Atlantic Highlands ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic Highlands's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Atlantic Highlands's population has increased from 84.9% to 88.6%.

Atlantic Highlands is more White than neighboring Leonardo (87.6% White), Highlands (80.5% White), and Belford (77.1% White). Atlantic Highlands is less White than neighboring Navesink (95.2% White), and Fair Haven (93% White).

Atlantic Highlands's Black Population

28 residents of Atlantic Highlands, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atlantic Highlands is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Atlantic Highlands ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic Highlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Black residents' share of Atlantic Highlands's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Atlantic Highlands is more Black than neighboring Leonardo (0% Black). Atlantic Highlands is less Black than neighboring Navesink (3.4% Black), Highlands (7.3% Black), Belford (1.3% Black), and Fair Haven (2.6% Black).

Atlantic Highlands's Asian Population

45 residents of Atlantic Highlands, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atlantic Highlands is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Atlantic Highlands ranks 454th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Asian residents' share of Atlantic Highlands's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Atlantic Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Navesink (0% Asian), Highlands (0.8% Asian), and Fair Haven (0.4% Asian). Atlantic Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Leonardo (1.2% Asian), and Belford (1.7% Asian).

Atlantic Highlands's Hispanic Population

257 residents of Atlantic Highlands, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atlantic Highlands is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Atlantic Highlands ranks 408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic Highlands's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Atlantic Highlands's population has decreased from 8.2% to 5.8%.

Atlantic Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Navesink (0.2% Hispanic), and Fair Haven (1% Hispanic). Atlantic Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Leonardo (9.3% Hispanic), Highlands (7.8% Hispanic), and Belford (11.2% Hispanic).

Atlantic Highlands's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Atlantic Highlands, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atlantic Highlands is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Atlantic Highlands ranks 646th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic Highlands's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 460.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atlantic Highlands's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.6%.

Atlantic Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Navesink (0% Native American/Other), Leonardo (0% Native American/Other), Belford (0% Native American/Other), and Fair Haven (0% Native American/Other). Atlantic Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highlands (0.7% Native American/Other).

Atlantic Highlands's Multiracial Population

143 residents of Atlantic Highlands, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atlantic Highlands is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Atlantic Highlands ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atlantic Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Atlantic Highlands's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.2%.

Atlantic Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Navesink (1.1% Multiracial), Leonardo (1.8% Multiracial), Highlands (2.9% Multiracial), and Fair Haven (3% Multiracial). Atlantic Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Belford (8.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.