Highland Acres, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,446
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
12.3%
Median Home
$253,500
Median Income
$87,255
Median Rent
$968
Highland Acres SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
8.5
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Population over time in Highland Acres
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,446 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 3,645 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 3,775 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,792 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 3,966 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 3,962 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 3,867 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 3,838 | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 3,604 | 5.0% |
| 2010 | 3,431 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highland Acres
| Race | Highland Acres | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 62.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 14.7% | 21.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 9.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Highland Acres
| Gender | Highland Acres | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highland Acres for adults over 25
| Education | Highland Acres | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Highland Acres, Delaware
| Income | Highland Acres | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.6% | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.3% | 16.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 7.0% | 7.7% |
