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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Park

Michigan · 16,746 residents · 2.971 sq mi
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Highland Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,737. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 3,375 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $47,900. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,746
−17%since 1990
from 20,121 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,636 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 6,772 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+7%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024Highland Park
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,737
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $9,805 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,121
+67%since 1990
from $7,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 42.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
+88%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$399
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
38.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
61.4% rent
2.7
+37%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,309)
Black92.9%(18,700)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(47)
Asian0.3%(54)
Diversity Score17%(3,422)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4%(668)
Black93.1%(15,598)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(95)
Asian0.2%(41)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,966)
12
−31%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Michigan?

Highland Park, Michigan has about 16,746 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Michigan earns about $17,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, Michigan expensive?

In Highland Park, Michigan, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Michigan?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Michigan?

About 38.3% of people in Highland Park, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,375 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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