Highland Beach Population

1950–2026

4,342

2026 projection

1.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Highland Beach. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,342+140.32%
20254,328-220.51%
20244,350+20.05%
20234,348+400.93%
20224,308+360.84%
20214,272-230.54%
20204,295+320.75%
20194,263+521.23%
20184,211+491.18%
20174,162+671.64%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Highland Beach is growing slower than Palm Beach County, Florida, and the U.S.

  • Florida+8.7%
  • Palm Beach County+5.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Highland Beach+0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Highland Beach Demographics

70.8median age

Median age

Female69.7 yrs
Male71.2 yrs

Adults

4,207
2,780 seniors (65+) · 66% of adults1,427 other adults

Sex

Female 54% · 2,327Male 46% · 1,984

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 43 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Highland Beach Income

$145,485median household income

Median household income

$145,485

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$73,634

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.3%

About 1 in 43 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Highland Beach Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%67%58%
Never married13%17%10%
Divorced12%10%14%
Widowed13%7%18%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201