Highland Park, Wayne County, MI Demographics
What is the population of Highland Park?
There are 9,032 residents in Highland Park, with a median age of 45.9. Of this, 47.23% are males and 52.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.94% of the resident pool in Highland Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.84%. Additionally, 0.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 7,882 people in Highland Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,032 | -2.9% |
| Male Population | 4,266 | -7.6% |
| Female Population | 4,766 | 1.7% |
Male Population 47.23%
Female Population 52.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 45.9 | -0.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 8,846 | -3.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 166 | 22.1% |
| Not Citizen | 20 | -42.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.94%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.84%
Not Citizen 0.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 23 | -32.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 890 | -10.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 150 | -17.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 36 | 28.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 7,882 | -1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 9.91%
Moved from Same State 1.67%
Moved from Different State 0.4%
Same House as Last Year 87.76%
What are the employment statistics in Highland Park?
White-collar workers make up 74.17% of the working population in Highland Park, while blue-collar employees account for 25.83%. There are also 157 entrepreneurs in Highland Park (5.19% of the workforce); 2,145 workers employed in private companies (70.93%); and 443 people working in governmental institutions (14.65%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,243 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 781 | 0.6% |
White Collar 74.17%
Blue Collar 25.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 157 | 12.9% |
| Private Companies | 2,145 | 0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 443 | -5.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 279 | 13.0% |
Self Employees 5.19%
Private Companies 70.93%
Governmental Workers 14.65%
Not for Profit Companies 9.23%
How many households are there in Highland Park?
There are a total of 3,849 households in Highland Park, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 40.11% of these Highland Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 59.89%. Additionally, 18.6% of households have children and 81.4% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,849 | -3.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,544 | -4.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,305 | -2.1% |
Family Households 40.11%
Non-Family Households 59.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 716 | -1.9% |
| Households without Children | 3,133 | -3.5% |
Households with Children 18.6%
Households without Children 81.4%
What are the median and average incomes in Highland Park?
The average annual household income in Highland Park is $51,687, while the median household income sits at $30,341 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $34,083, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $34,978.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $51,687 | 23.6% |
| Median Household Income | $30,341 | 20.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -9 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,452 | 3.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Highland Park?
There are 5,800 housing units in Highland Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1952. Of the 3,849 occupied housing units in Highland Park, 45.15% are owner-occupied, while 54.85% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 31.82% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $89,600. In general, housing costs reach $632 per month in Highland Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,800 | -1.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1952 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,060 | -8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 687 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 692 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 477 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 750 | -6.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 258 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 319 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 531 | 39.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5 | -68.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 21 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,849 | -3.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,738 | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,111 | -7.5% |
Owner Occupied 45.15%
Renter Occupied 54.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 553 | 6.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,185 | 0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $89,600 | 34.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $55,900 | 17.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $632 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 31.82%
Without Mortgage 68.18%
What is the level of education in Highland Park?
Approximately 47.14% of the population in Highland Park holds a high school degree (that's 3,434 residents), while 24.19% have attained a college certificate (2,127 locals) and 8.3% have a bachelor's degree (605 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 442 | 4.7% |
| Some High School | 3,434 | -4.2% |
| Some College | 2,127 | 0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 568 | 21.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 605 | -10.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 474 | 1.7% |
No High School 6.07%
Some High School 47.14%
Some College 24.19%
Associate Degree 7.8%
Bachelor's Degree 8.3%
Graduate Degree 6.51%
What is the marital status of Highland Park residents?
A total of 3,999 people in Highland Park have never been married (which represents 52.74% of the total population), while 1,746 of them are wedded (23.03%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 372 (4.91%) and 1,060 (13.98%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,999 | -8.7% |
| Married | 1,746 | -3.0% |
| Separated | 372 | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 777 | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 1,060 | 1,060.0% |
Never Married 52.74%
Married 23.03%
Separated 4.91%
Widowed 10.25%
Divorced 13.98%
What are the most common means of transportation in Highland Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Highland Park use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 2,197 residents commute by car, 402 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 69 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,197 | 2.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 402 | 1.0% |
| Bicycle | 14 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 6 | -81.2% |
| Walk | 69 | 15.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Highland Park by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.