Demographics & People — Highland Lakes, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,941 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 53.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,668 |
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| Family Households | 1,163 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1431 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,644 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 12 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,066 |
| German | 740 |
| Italian | 722 |
| Other groups | 635 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 487 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 443 |
| Polish | 347 |
| American | 291 |
| Russian | 275 |
| Ukrainian | 270 |
Language
| English Only | 3,132 |
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| Spanish | 130 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,807 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 156 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,301 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland Lakes, New Jersey.
