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Highland Park

Florida · 293 residents (2025 est.) · 0.548 sq mi
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Highland Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $374,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 169%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
+16%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−22%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:293 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1221732242753261990201020202024Highland Park
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,468
+71%since 2000
from $30,097 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+16%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,100
+169%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+119%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(228)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian3.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other6.7%(19)
Diversity Score23.7%(67)
Diversity Score
24
+84%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 84.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Florida?

Highland Park, Florida has about 282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Park, Florida?

The typical household in Highland Park, Florida earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, Florida expensive?

In Highland Park, Florida, the median home is worth about $374,100.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Florida?

About 66.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Florida?

About 1.8% of people in Highland Park, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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