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Highland Park

Florida · 251 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Highland Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $261,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
+3%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
−22%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1221732242753261990201020202024Highland Park
2024282
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,472
+25%since 2000
from $30,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,100
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+95%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(200)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(26)
Asian4%(10)
Other1.5%(4)
Diversity Score39.1%(98)
Diversity Score
39
+203%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Florida?

Highland Park, Florida has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Florida earns about $73,250 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 $261,100, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Florida?

About 47.1% 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 6.4% 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 112 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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