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Highland Park

Iowa · Des Moines · 8,919 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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The short version

Highland Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $145,612. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Highland Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,919
Population density
5,699 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,129
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,551
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,612
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,045
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.6%
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(4,490)
Black10.6%(945)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(1,645)
Asian11%(980)
Other9.6%(859)
Diversity Score85%(7,581)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(4,490)
Black10.6%(945)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(1,645)
Asian11%(980)
Other9.6%(859)
Diversity Score85%(7,581)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
19.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa has about 8,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

The typical household in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa earns about $54,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa expensive?

In Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa, the median home is worth about $145,612, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa?

About 17.4% of people in Highland Park, Des Moines, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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

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