Highland Lakes, Alabama facts for kids
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Highland Lakes, Alabama
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Location of Highland Lakes in Shelby County, Alabama.
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 Highland Lakes, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Land | 3.82 sq mi (9.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,239 |
| • Density | 1,372.90/sq mi (530.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35242
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582679 |
Highland Lakes is a special community located in Shelby County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means the government counts its population separately. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, about 3,926 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,239 people.
Where is Highland Lakes?
Highland Lakes is found within a neighborhood also called Highland Lakes subdivision. It is located off U.S. Route 280. This area sits on top of Double Oak Mountain. Double Oak Mountain is part of the Appalachian Mountains, which are a large mountain range in eastern North America.
If you travel on U.S. Route 280, downtown Birmingham is about 16 miles (26 kilometers) to the northwest. The town of Chelsea is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) to the southeast.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 5,239 | — | |
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The study of populations is called demographics. This section shows how the number of people living in Highland Lakes has changed over time. The numbers come from the official U.S. Decennial Census. This census counts everyone in the United States every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Highland Lakes (Alabama) para niños
