Demographics & People — Highland Lakes, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,673 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
| Median Age | 47.2 |
| Total Households | 2,032 |
| Family Households | 1,771 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,734 |
| Black or African American | 491 |
| Asian | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,510 |
| English | 1,323 |
| Other groups | 842 |
| Irish | 700 |
| German | 641 |
| American | 572 |
| French (except Basque) | 203 |
| Italian | 196 |
| British | 159 |
| European | 147 |
Language
| English Only | 5,324 |
| Spanish | 72 |
| Population 5+ | 5,526 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 315 |
| Population 18+ | 4,611 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland Lakes, Alabama.