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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Highland Park

Texas · 8,842 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,389. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $669,800. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 274% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,842
+1%since 1990
from 8,739 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.0
+3%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(585)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.4%(656)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(746)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.3%(557)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.1%(190)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(732)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.5%(1,460)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.8%(1,576)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.9%(1,048)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.4%(658)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.4%(478)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.8%(156)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,389
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,969 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,008
+50%since 1990
from $64,476 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$669,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $476,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $652 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
19.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Highland Park on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(8,514)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3%(261)
Asian0.4%(34)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(8,444)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(241)
Asian0.8%(73)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
74.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 97.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−49%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(748)
Married70.2%(2,206)
Widowed2.2%(68)
Divorced3.9%(122)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(720)
Married61%(2,261)
Widowed10.1%(375)
Divorced9.5%(352)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Texas?

Highland Park, Texas has about 8,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Texas earns about $149,389 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 $669,800, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Texas?

About 74.7% 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 3.4% 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 103 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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