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Highland Park

New Jersey · 15,072 residents · 1.821 sq mi
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Highland Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,072
+8%since 2000
from 13,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,277 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 7,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,980
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,834
+70%since 2000
from $28,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,465
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $848 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
60.6% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(8,212)
Black8.3%(1,258)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(2,251)
Asian17.5%(2,643)
Other4.9%(741)
Diversity Score80.3%(12,101)
Diversity Score
80
+34%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
29.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, New Jersey?

Highland Park, New Jersey has about 15,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, New Jersey earns about $83,980 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 $364,900, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, New Jersey?

About 70.9% 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 8.1% 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 1,793 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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