Highland Lakes, NJ

City

Demographics of Highland Lakes

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

50.2%

Households with Children

18.9%

School Enrollment K-12

275

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.1%
School Age (5-17): 10.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.8%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 22.0%
Seniors (65+): 26.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.4%
High School / GED: 24.6%
Some College or Associate's: 23.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 50.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.8%
Single Parents: 7.1%
Couples & Adults: 41.0%
Living Alone: 40.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 0.0%
Puerto Rican: 59.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 40.6%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 46.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 53.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 57.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 10.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.1%
Spanish: 4.8%
European & Indo-European: 12.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.5%
Elementary (1-4): 1.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.7%
High School (9-12): 2.5%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 87.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Highland Lakes

Neighborhood

Sussex, NJ

Highland Lakes / Kampe

Wawayanda / Willow Brook

Black Creek Sanctuary

DeKays / Vernon Valley

Newfoundland / Apshawa

Upper Greenwood Lake / Moe

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources