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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Park

Illinois · 31,365 residents · 12.234 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,967. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $370,900. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 117% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

31,365
+3%since 1990
from 30,575 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,564 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,499 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+7%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K30K30K31K32K1990201020202024Highland Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$100,967
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,905 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$55,331
+28%since 1990
from $43,394 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$370,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$931
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $696 in 1990
US average: $602
82.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
17.9% rent
3.7
+3%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

61.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Illinois?

Highland Park, Illinois has about 31,365 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Illinois earns about $100,967 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 $370,900, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Illinois?

About 61.6% 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 3.8% of people in Highland Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 790 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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