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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Park

Florida · 244 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Highland Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $76,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
+76%since 1990
from 139 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
50.7
−19%since 1990
from 62.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221732242753261990201020202024Highland Park
2024282
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.3%(8)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.3%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.6%(16)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 194.5%(11)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.3%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347%(17)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4411.5%(28)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.9%(34)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.3%(30)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7412.7%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 8416.8%(41)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.9%(7)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,097
−30%since 1990
from $42,703 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−12.3 ptssince 1990
from 98.0% in 1990
14.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(228)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian3.7%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(6)
Asian origin
Chinese1.1%(3)
Ancestry
American36.9%(104)
English19.5%(55)
German10.3%(29)
Italian9.9%(28)
Irish7.8%(22)
Swiss2.5%(7)
Scottish0.7%(2)
Swedish0.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 44.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 97.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.4%(5)
Married83.3%(65)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.3%(8)
Women 15+
Never married12.1%(13)
Married63.6%(68)
Widowed13.1%(14)
Divorced11.2%(12)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Florida?

Highland Park, Florida has about 244 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Florida earns about $41,875 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Florida?

About 41.8% 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 3.9% 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 105 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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