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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland Park

Illinois · 30,575 residents · 12.234 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,905. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $257,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 123% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

30,575
−3%vs 2000
vs 31,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,499 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$71,905
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,967 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$43,394
−22%vs 2000
vs $55,331 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$257,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $370,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$696
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $931 in 2000
US average: $450
80.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
19.6% rent
3.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(27,112)
Black1.6%(488)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,792)
Asian2.3%(707)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(9,062)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(28,756)
Black2.2%(684)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(1,274)
Asian2.5%(775)
Other1.2%(360)
Diversity Score22.8%(6,956)
23
−21%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.9%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
24.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Illinois?

Highland Park, Illinois has about 30,575 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Illinois earns about $71,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, Illinois expensive?

In Highland Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $257,000, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Illinois?

About 55.9% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Illinois?

About 2.8% of people in Highland Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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