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Highland Park

Michigan · 11,776 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 $20,205. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 4,970 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,776
−30%since 2000
from 16,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,964 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 5,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K14K18K21K1990201020202024Highland Park
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,205
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,304
+2%since 2000
from $12,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
63.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+19%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4%(668)
Black93.1%(15,598)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(95)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(1,966)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(347)
Black93%(10,955)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(156)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other2%(232)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,874)
Diversity Score
16
+35%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
40.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Michigan?

Highland Park, Michigan has about 11,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Michigan earns about $20,205 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 $65,000, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Michigan?

About 8.5% 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 43.7% 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 8,345 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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