Highland Lakes, NJ Demographics

A map of Highland Lakes's Population by Race

Highland Lakes, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,852, a large decrease from the 4,816 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 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 Highland Lakes, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Lakes is ranked the 346th 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). Highland Lakes was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Lakes's White Population

3,408 residents of Highland Lakes, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Lakes is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Highland Lakes ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's White population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. White residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has increased from 86.2% to 88.5%.

Highland Lakes is more White than neighboring Vernon Center (77.2% White), Upper Greenwood Lake (81.9% White), and Hamburg (57.3% White). Highland Lakes is less White than neighboring Vernon Valley (90.5% White), and Newfoundland (94.8% White).

Highland Lakes's Black Population

0 residents of Highland Lakes, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Lakes is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Highland Lakes ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Highland Lakes is less Black than neighboring Vernon Center (1.7% Black), Upper Greenwood Lake (1.4% Black), Hamburg (4% Black), and Newfoundland (0.5% Black).

Highland Lakes's Asian Population

22 residents of Highland Lakes, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Lakes is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Highland Lakes ranks 650th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Highland Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Vernon Valley (0% Asian), and Newfoundland (0% Asian). Highland Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Vernon Center (1.7% Asian), Upper Greenwood Lake (1.4% Asian), and Hamburg (3.6% Asian).

Highland Lakes's Hispanic Population

286 residents of Highland Lakes, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Lakes is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Lakes ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.4%.

Highland Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Newfoundland (2.4% Hispanic). Highland Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Vernon Center (19.4% Hispanic), Vernon Valley (9% Hispanic), Upper Greenwood Lake (13.2% Hispanic), and Hamburg (32.4% Hispanic).

Highland Lakes's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Highland Lakes, or 0.3% 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 New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Lakes ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Highland Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vernon Center (0% Native American/Other), Vernon Valley (0% Native American/Other), Upper Greenwood Lake (0% Native American/Other), Hamburg (0% Native American/Other), and Newfoundland (0% Native American/Other).

Highland Lakes's Multiracial Population

125 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 New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Lakes ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Lakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Highland Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Vernon Center (0% Multiracial), Vernon Valley (0.5% Multiracial), Upper Greenwood Lake (2.1% Multiracial), Hamburg (2.7% Multiracial), and Newfoundland (2.4% 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.