Highland Beach, FL Demographics

A map of Highland Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,502	3,873	81.2%	90.2%
Black	288	20	6.7%	0.5%
Hispanic	262	230	6.1%	5.4%
Native American/Other	194	26	4.5%	0.6%
Asian	34	81	0.8%	1.9%
Multiracial	31	65	0.7%	1.5%

Highland Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 4,311, a less than 1% change from the 4,295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 6.7% Black, 6.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.7% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland Beach has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland Beach, that probability was 18.3% in 2020 and 33.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Beach is ranked the 514th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Highland Beach was ranked the 509th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Beach's White Population

3,502 residents of Highland Beach, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Highland Beach ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Highland Beach's population has decreased from 90.2% to 81.2%.

Highland Beach is more White than neighboring Delray Beach (52.4% White), and Boca Raton (70.8% White). Highland Beach is less White than neighboring Gulf Stream (90.3% White), Briny Breezes (91.6% White), and Golf (97.7% White).

Highland Beach's Black Population

288 residents of Highland Beach, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Beach is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Highland Beach ranks 862nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 1340.0%. Black residents' share of Highland Beach's population has increased from 0.5% to 6.7%.

Highland Beach is more Black than neighboring Boca Raton (5.3% Black), Gulf Stream (0.4% Black), Briny Breezes (0.8% Black), and Golf (0% Black). Highland Beach is less Black than neighboring Delray Beach (29% Black).

Highland Beach's Asian Population

34 residents of Highland Beach, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Beach is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Highland Beach ranks 340th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Asian residents' share of Highland Beach's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.8%.

Highland Beach is more Asian than neighboring Briny Breezes (0% Asian), and Golf (0.4% Asian). Highland Beach is less Asian than neighboring Delray Beach (2.6% Asian), Boca Raton (2.8% Asian), and Gulf Stream (3.7% Asian).

Highland Beach's Hispanic Population

262 residents of Highland Beach, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Beach ranks 750th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Beach's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.1%.

Highland Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Gulf Stream (3.8% Hispanic), Briny Breezes (5.8% Hispanic), and Golf (1.1% Hispanic). Highland Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Delray Beach (11.2% Hispanic), and Boca Raton (15.7% Hispanic).

Highland Beach's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Highland Beach, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Beach is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Beach ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 646.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Beach's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.5%.

Highland Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delray Beach (0.5% Native American/Other), Boca Raton (0.7% Native American/Other), Gulf Stream (0% Native American/Other), Briny Breezes (0% Native American/Other), and Golf (0% Native American/Other).

Highland Beach's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Highland Beach, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Beach is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Beach ranks 858th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Beach's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Highland Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Delray Beach (4.3% Multiracial), Boca Raton (4.7% Multiracial), Gulf Stream (1.8% Multiracial), Briny Breezes (1.8% Multiracial), and Golf (0.8% 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.