Highland Lakes, AL Demographics

A map of Highland Lakes's Population by Race

Highland Lakes, Alabama had a population of 5,239 in 2020. It was 84.9% White, 7.3% Black, 2.6% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is the 113th most populous. 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 Lakes's White Population

4,447 residents of Highland Lakes identify as White, or 84.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland Lakes considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is ranked #194 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highland Lakes is more White than neighboring Eagle Point (84.5% White), Brook Highland (63.4% White), Meadowbrook (82.8% White), and Chelsea (79.7% White). Highland Lakes is less White than neighboring Shoal Creek (89.3% White).

Highland Lakes's Black Population

380 residents of Highland Lakes identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland Lakes less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is ranked #366 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highland Lakes is more Black than neighboring Eagle Point (3.8% Black), Meadowbrook (6.7% Black), and Shoal Creek (3.5% Black). Highland Lakes is less Black than neighboring Brook Highland (19% Black), and Chelsea (9.1% Black).

Highland Lakes's Asian Population

137 residents of Highland Lakes identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland Lakes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highland Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Shoal Creek (2% Asian), and Chelsea (1.9% Asian). Highland Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Eagle Point (5.4% Asian), Brook Highland (6% Asian), and Meadowbrook (3% Asian).

Highland Lakes's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Highland Lakes identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland Lakes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is ranked #389 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highland Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Point (2.6% Hispanic), Brook Highland (6.6% Hispanic), Meadowbrook (2.8% Hispanic), Shoal Creek (2% Hispanic), and Chelsea (4.5% Hispanic).

Highland Lakes's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Highland Lakes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland Lakes roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is ranked #427 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highland Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shoal Creek (0.1% Native American/Other). Highland Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle Point (0.4% Native American/Other), Brook Highland (0.8% Native American/Other), Meadowbrook (0.6% Native American/Other), and Chelsea (0.7% Native American/Other).

Highland Lakes's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Highland Lakes identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland Lakes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Highland Lakes is ranked #344 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highland Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Point (3.3% Multiracial), Brook Highland (4.1% Multiracial), Meadowbrook (4.1% Multiracial), and Chelsea (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.