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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Park

New Jersey · 13,999 residents · 1.821 sq mi
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Highland Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $179,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,999
+5%since 1990
from 13,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,688 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 7,292 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+1%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Highland Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,603 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,767
+37%since 1990
from $20,977 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$179,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $170,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$848
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $668 in 1990
US average: $602
42.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 41.1% in 1990
58.0% rent
3.4
−22%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(11,251)
Black8.5%(1,132)
Hispanic / Latino6%(799)
Asian4.8%(643)
Diversity Score43.6%(5,796)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68%(9,517)
Black7.6%(1,067)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,145)
Asian13.6%(1,903)
Diversity Score60%(8,398)
60
+37%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.5%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 48.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
35.2%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 22.4 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, New Jersey?

Highland Park, New Jersey has about 13,999 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, New Jersey earns about $53,250 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 $179,000, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, New Jersey?

About 59.5% 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 8.4% of people in Highland Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 720 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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