Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Highland-on-the-Lake CDP is a small community located in New York. The total population is 3,701. It ranks as the 432nd most populous out of 1,287 cities and towns in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Highland-on-the-Lake CDP is 50.7 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.6 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Highland-on-the-Lake CDP is $85,616. This is 1% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $168,400. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Highland-on-the-Lake CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Highland-on-the-Lake CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 19.6%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Highland-on-the-Lake CDP, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,287 Census-designated places in New York. For official data, visit data.census.gov.