Highland Lakes is a CDP located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Highland Lakes has a 2025 population of 6,053 . Highland Lakes is currently growing at a rate of 2.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,973 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Lakes is $234,719 with a poverty rate of 4.18%. The median age in Highland Lakes is 45.5 years: 45.7 years for males, and 45.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Highland Lakes includes 83.45% White, 8.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (83.45%)
Black or African American (8.66%)
Two or more races (5.68%)
Asian (1.27%)
Other race (0.95%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,734 | 83.45% |
| Black or African American | 491 | 8.66% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 5.68% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.27% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.95% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Highland Lakes' average per capita income is $84,978. Household income levels show a median of $169,833. The poverty rate stands at 4.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $206,146 | - |
| Families | $199,375 | $260,378 |
| Households | $169,833 | $234,719 |
| Non Families | $65,280 | $60,608 |
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