Highland Lakes, AL Demographics

A map of Highland Lakes's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,839	4,447	82.5%	84.9%
Black	682	380	11.6%	7.3%
Multiracial	185	169	3.2%	3.2%
Hispanic	85	89	1.4%	1.7%
Asian	75	137	1.3%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.3%

Highland Lakes, Alabama has an estimated population of 5,866, a large increase from the 5,239 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 11.6% Black, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland Lakes has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland Lakes, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Lakes is ranked the 106th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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 Lakes was ranked the 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Lakes's White Population

4,839 residents of Highland Lakes, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Lakes is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Highland Lakes ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has decreased from 84.9% to 82.5%.

Highland Lakes is more White than neighboring Eagle Point (81% White), Brook Highland (64.4% White), Meadowbrook (80.4% White), and Chelsea (80.5% White). Highland Lakes is less White than neighboring Shoal Creek (90.8% White).

Highland Lakes's Black Population

682 residents of Highland Lakes, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Lakes is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Highland Lakes ranks 367th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Black population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. Black residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has increased from 7.3% to 11.6%.

Highland Lakes is more Black than neighboring Eagle Point (3% Black), Meadowbrook (8.5% Black), Shoal Creek (0% Black), and Chelsea (8.5% Black). Highland Lakes is less Black than neighboring Brook Highland (20.7% Black).

Highland Lakes's Asian Population

75 residents of Highland Lakes, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Lakes is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Highland Lakes ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.3%. Asian residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Highland Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Chelsea (0.7% Asian). Highland Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Eagle Point (7.2% Asian), Brook Highland (4.3% Asian), Meadowbrook (2.6% Asian), and Shoal Creek (1.6% Asian).

Highland Lakes's Hispanic Population

85 residents of Highland Lakes, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Lakes is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Lakes ranks 395th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Highland Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Point (3.4% Hispanic), Brook Highland (6.9% Hispanic), Meadowbrook (2.7% Hispanic), Shoal Creek (2.2% Hispanic), and Chelsea (6% Hispanic).

Highland Lakes's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highland Lakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Lakes is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Lakes ranks 437th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Highland Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brook Highland (1.1% Native American/Other), Meadowbrook (0.6% Native American/Other), and Shoal Creek (3.5% Native American/Other).

Highland Lakes's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Highland Lakes, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Lakes is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Lakes ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Highland Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Brook Highland (2.7% Multiracial), and Shoal Creek (2% Multiracial). Highland Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Point (5.5% Multiracial), Meadowbrook (5.3% Multiracial), and Chelsea (4.4% 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.