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Population of Highlands, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)6,140.3/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.83% (-38)
Growth Since 2020-4.24% (-201)
Rank in State286th
Rank in Country7005th

The population of Highlands, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 4,545. This is a decrease of -0.83% (-38 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Highlands by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Highlands by Age

Highlands Population Pyramid 2022
Highlands Median Age
52.2
Total
48.1
Male
54.1
Female
Highlands Sex Ratio
58.07%
2,756
Male
41.93%
1,990
Female
Highlands Age Dependency Ratio
35.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
20.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Highlands Adults
4,112
Adults
(1,076 of whom are seniors) in Highlands.

Population of Highlands by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Highlands

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 5.29%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.75%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 6.03%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Highlands

While the overall poverty rate of Highlands is 5.29%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (6.03%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.75%).

Poverty Rate of Highlands by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.58%
Male Employed
30.56%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Highlands by Education

20.26%
Less Than 9th Grade
7.38%
High School
12.03%
Some College
1.09%
Bachelors or Greater