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CITY · 2010 ACS

Highland Park

Pennsylvania · 1,380 residents · 0.741 sq mi
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Highland Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,115. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $99,300. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
−5%since 2000
from 1,446 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
51.1
+4%since 2000
from 49.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Highland Park
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.8%(66)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.2%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.1%(70)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.1%(70)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.5%(48)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349%(124)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.9%(151)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.2%(169)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.1%(194)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7412.5%(173)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8411.5%(159)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over7.1%(98)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,115
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,330
+5%since 2000
from $19,422 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Highland Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,409)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,336)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other1%(14)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German46.3%(716)
English19.4%(300)
Irish17.5%(270)
Dutch11.8%(182)
American10.7%(165)
French9.5%(147)
Italian4.7%(72)
Scottish3.9%(61)
Hungarian3.5%(54)
British3%(47)
Swedish1.8%(28)
Arab1.6%(24)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Syrian1.6%(24)
Polish1%(16)
Norwegian0.9%(14)
Lithuanian0.8%(13)
Swiss0.8%(13)
Iranian0.5%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.4%(81)
Married62%(246)
Widowed8.8%(35)
Divorced8.8%(35)
Women 15+
Never married26.3%(162)
Married44.1%(271)
Widowed20.8%(128)
Divorced8.8%(54)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Pennsylvania?

Highland Park, Pennsylvania has about 1,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Pennsylvania earns about $37,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Highland Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Pennsylvania?

About 7.7% of people in Highland Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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