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Highland Park

Illinois · 30,176 residents · 12.234 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,067. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $535,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 115% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,176
−4%since 2000
from 31,365 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,467 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,564 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+15%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,067
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,967 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,133
+63%since 2000
from $55,331 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$535,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,666
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(24,825)
Black1.5%(462)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,688)
Asian3.6%(1,094)
Other2.7%(814)
Diversity Score37.4%(11,295)
Diversity Score
37
+30%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Illinois?

Highland Park, Illinois has about 30,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Illinois earns about $147,067 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 $535,000, and the typical rent is about $1,666 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Illinois?

About 75.6% 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 4.6% of people in Highland Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 399 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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