Highland Lakes, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County
4.9
/5.0
A+
Excellent
5,673
Population
1,513/sq mi density
$169,833
Median Income
$84,261 per capita
$562,600
Home Value
$379,942 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$169,833 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$562,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,673
Census 2023
Population Density
1,513
per square mile
Land Area
3.8
square miles (9.8 km²)
Median Age
45.5 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.4%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.3%
Spanish
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.0%
Veterans
5.6%
7% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.1%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.9%
78% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.444
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,673 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,513 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.0% |
| Veterans | 5.6% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 98.1% |
| Uninsured | 1.9% |
| Broadband Access | 96.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.444 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |