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Highland Park

Texas · 8,764 residents (2025 est.) · 2.243 sq mi
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#17Most educatedof 6,82687.9%#18Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#42Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,989,900
The short version

Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,989,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,773
−1%since 2000
from 8,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,911 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 4,030 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,764 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Highland Park
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(492)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(486)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(779)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(773)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(281)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(447)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(1,134)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(1,147)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.1%(1,503)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(919)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.7%(592)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(220)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,389 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$195,677
+102%since 2000
from $97,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
+10%since 2010
from 0.515 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,989,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,940
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
+43%since 2009
from 5.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Highland Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(8,444)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(241)
Asian0.8%(73)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(7,888)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(387)
Asian3.9%(345)
Other1.5%(130)
Diversity Score
23
−3%since 2009
from 24 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(222)
Colombian0.7%(62)
Argentine0.5%(40)
Cuban0.4%(32)
Nicaraguan0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese2.4%(207)
Vietnamese0.9%(75)
Asian Indian0.3%(22)
Thai0.2%(21)
Taiwanese0.2%(15)
Filipino0.1%(5)
Ancestry
English24.6%(2,156)
Irish18%(1,582)
German13.8%(1,215)
American6.3%(556)
Scottish6%(524)
French4.2%(365)
Italian3.7%(327)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(201)
Ukrainian2.3%(200)
Swedish2%(178)
Polish1.5%(132)
Norwegian1.1%(93)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
British1%(84)
Danish0.7%(61)
Swiss0.6%(56)
Greek0.6%(53)
Arab0.6%(51)
Dutch0.5%(48)
Croatian0.4%(37)
Russian0.4%(32)
Welsh0.3%(28)
Lithuanian0.3%(23)
Egyptian0.3%(22)
Hungarian0.2%(20)
Nigerian0.2%(19)
Czech0.2%(18)
Lebanese0.2%(15)
Finnish0.2%(15)
Australian0.1%(13)
Austrian0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(7)
Canadian0.1%(7)
Latvian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(926)
Married70%(2,522)
Widowed1.1%(38)
Divorced3.3%(119)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(604)
Married71.6%(2,441)
Widowed5.1%(174)
Divorced5.6%(192)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Texas?

Highland Park, Texas has about 8,773 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Texas earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, Texas expensive?

In Highland Park, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,989,900, and the typical rent is about $1,940 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Texas?

About 87.9% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Texas?

About 7.0% of people in Highland Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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