Highland-on-the-Lake, NY Demographics

A map of Highland-on-the-Lake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,298	3,467	92.0%	92.1%
Multiracial	129	115	3.6%	3.1%
Hispanic	69	100	1.9%	2.7%
Black	62	18	1.7%	0.5%
Native American/Other	26	28	0.7%	0.7%
Asian	0	37	0.0%	1.0%

Highland-on-the-Lake, New York has an estimated population of 3,584, a decrease from the 3,765 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.0% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland-on-the-Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland-on-the-Lake is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland-on-the-Lake, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland-on-the-Lake is ranked the 452nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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-on-the-Lake was ranked the 433rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland-on-the-Lake's White Population

3,298 residents of Highland-on-the-Lake, or 92.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland-on-the-Lake is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland-on-the-Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Highland-on-the-Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.0%.

Highland-on-the-Lake is more White than neighboring Angola (88.7% White), and North Collins (86.1% White). Highland-on-the-Lake is less White than neighboring Angola on the Lake (93.4% White), Wanakah (98.9% White), and Eden (92.9% White).

Highland-on-the-Lake's Black Population

62 residents of Highland-on-the-Lake, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland-on-the-Lake is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 1009th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland-on-the-Lake's Black population has grown by an estimated 244.4%. Black residents' share of Highland-on-the-Lake's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

Highland-on-the-Lake is more Black than neighboring Angola on the Lake (0.4% Black), Wanakah (0% Black), Eden (1.4% Black), and North Collins (0% Black). Highland-on-the-Lake is less Black than neighboring Angola (4.3% Black).

Highland-on-the-Lake's Asian Population

0 residents of Highland-on-the-Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland-on-the-Lake is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 766th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland-on-the-Lake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Highland-on-the-Lake's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Highland-on-the-Lake is less Asian than neighboring Angola (2.2% Asian), Wanakah (0.7% Asian), and Eden (0.2% Asian).

Highland-on-the-Lake's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Highland-on-the-Lake, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland-on-the-Lake is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 916th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland-on-the-Lake's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland-on-the-Lake's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.9%.

Highland-on-the-Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Angola (0.6% Hispanic), and Wanakah (0% Hispanic). Highland-on-the-Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Angola on the Lake (2.9% Hispanic), Eden (2.1% Hispanic), and North Collins (7.2% Hispanic).

Highland-on-the-Lake's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Highland-on-the-Lake, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland-on-the-Lake is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland-on-the-Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland-on-the-Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Highland-on-the-Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wanakah (0% Native American/Other), and Eden (0.4% Native American/Other). Highland-on-the-Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Angola (1% Native American/Other), Angola on the Lake (1.9% Native American/Other), and North Collins (3.3% Native American/Other).

Highland-on-the-Lake's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Highland-on-the-Lake, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland-on-the-Lake is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland-on-the-Lake ranks 753rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland-on-the-Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland-on-the-Lake's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.6%.

Highland-on-the-Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Angola (3.2% Multiracial), Angola on the Lake (1.4% Multiracial), Wanakah (0.4% Multiracial), Eden (3% Multiracial), and North Collins (3.3% 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.