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Highland Park

New Jersey · 13,982 residents · 1.821 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,821. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $378,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,982
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,678 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,821
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,300
+44%since 2000
from $28,767 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$378,300
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,216
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
58.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(8,886)
Black7.3%(1,018)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,252)
Asian17.8%(2,494)
Other1.4%(193)
Diversity Score67.7%(9,468)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, New Jersey?

Highland Park, New Jersey has about 13,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, New Jersey earns about $78,821 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 $378,300, and the typical rent is about $1,216 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, New Jersey?

About 63.2% 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 8.9% 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 703 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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