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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland Park

New Jersey · 13,279 residents · 1.821 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,603. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $170,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,279
−5%vs 2000
vs 13,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7,292 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,603
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,977
−27%vs 2000
vs $28,767 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$170,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $179,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$668
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $848 in 2000
US average: $450
41.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.0% in 2000
58.9% rent
4.3
+28%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(9,517)
Black7.6%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,145)
Asian13.6%(1,903)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(8,398)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(11,251)
Black8.5%(1,132)
Hispanic / Latino6%(799)
Asian4.8%(643)
Other1.9%(253)
Diversity Score43.6%(5,796)
44
−27%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.5%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.7%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
27.7%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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, New Jersey?

Highland Park, New Jersey has about 13,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Highland Park, New Jersey earns about $39,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Highland Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $170,700, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, New Jersey?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, New Jersey?

About 5.8% of people in Highland Park, New Jersey 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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