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Highland Park

Texas · 8,564 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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Highland Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $228,106. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 359% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,564
−3%since 2000
from 8,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,818 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Highland Park
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$228,106
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$132,668
+37%since 2000
from $97,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services23.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
−2%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(8,444)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(241)
Asian0.8%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(848)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(7,842)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4%(343)
Asian2.8%(241)
Other0.8%(67)
Diversity Score18.9%(1,620)
Diversity Score
19
+97%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
43.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
75.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Texas?

Highland Park, Texas has about 8,564 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Park, Texas earns about $228,106 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Texas?

About 81.6% 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 2.7% of people in Highland Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland Park, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 175 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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