Highlands, NJ Demographics

A map of Highlands's Population by Race

Highlands, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,518, a slight decrease from the 4,621 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 7.3% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highlands has become considerably more 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 Highlands, that probability was 27.0% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highlands is ranked the 319th 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). Highlands was ranked the 312th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highlands's White Population

3,636 residents of Highlands, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highlands is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Highlands ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 85.0% to 80.5%.

Highlands is less White than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (88.6% White), Sea Bright (95% White), Rumson (89.4% White), Navesink (95.2% White), and Fair Haven (93% White).

Highlands's Black Population

330 residents of Highlands, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highlands is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Highlands ranks 477th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Black population has grown by an estimated 312.5%. Black residents' share of Highlands's population has increased from 1.7% to 7.3%.

Highlands is more Black than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (0.6% Black), Sea Bright (0% Black), Rumson (0% Black), Navesink (3.4% Black), and Fair Haven (2.6% Black).

Highlands's Asian Population

37 residents of Highlands, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highlands is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Highlands ranks 530th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Asian residents' share of Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Rumson (0.6% Asian), Navesink (0% Asian), and Fair Haven (0.4% Asian). Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (1% Asian).

Highlands's Hispanic Population

351 residents of Highlands, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highlands is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Highlands ranks 437th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (5.8% Hispanic), Sea Bright (2.7% Hispanic), Rumson (4.3% Hispanic), Navesink (0.2% Hispanic), and Fair Haven (1% Hispanic).

Highlands's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Highlands, 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 Highlands is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highlands ranks 234th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other), Sea Bright (0.6% Native American/Other), Navesink (0% Native American/Other), and Fair Haven (0% Native American/Other). Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rumson (1% Native American/Other).

Highlands's Multiracial Population

133 residents of Highlands, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highlands is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Highlands ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Highlands's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.9%.

Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Sea Bright (1% Multiracial), and Navesink (1.1% Multiracial). Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (3.2% Multiracial), Rumson (4.6% Multiracial), and Fair Haven (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.