Highlands, NJ Demographics

A map of Highlands's Population by Race

Highlands, New Jersey had a population of 4,621 in 2020. It was 85.0% White, 1.7% Black, 1.2% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is the 312th 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).

Highlands's White Population

3,928 residents of Highlands identify as White, or 85.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Highlands considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is ranked #175 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more White than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (84.9% White), and Navesink (84.5% White). Highlands is less White than neighboring Sea Bright (87.7% White), Rumson (90.4% White), and Fair Haven (90.3% White).

Highlands's Black Population

80 residents of Highlands identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highlands slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is ranked #475 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Black than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (1.2% Black), Sea Bright (0.9% Black), Rumson (0.3% Black), and Fair Haven (1.1% Black). Highlands is less Black than neighboring Navesink (3.9% Black).

Highlands's Asian Population

55 residents of Highlands identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highlands slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is ranked #523 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (1.8% Asian), Sea Bright (2.3% Asian), Rumson (1.4% Asian), Navesink (2% Asian), and Fair Haven (1.5% Asian).

Highlands's Hispanic Population

343 residents of Highlands identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highlands less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is ranked #437 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Sea Bright (5.4% Hispanic), Rumson (4.2% Hispanic), Navesink (5.2% Hispanic), and Fair Haven (3.8% Hispanic). Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (8.2% Hispanic).

Highlands's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Highlands identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highlands roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (0.1% Native American/Other), Sea Bright (0.6% Native American/Other), Rumson (0.5% Native American/Other), Navesink (0.6% Native American/Other), and Fair Haven (0.3% Native American/Other).

Highlands's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Highlands identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highlands roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Highlands is ranked #189 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (3.8% Multiracial), Sea Bright (3% Multiracial), Rumson (3.2% Multiracial), Navesink (3.7% Multiracial), and Fair Haven (3% Multiracial).

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