State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,403.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.17%
Growth Since 2010
-1.17%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Highland Park, Illinois Population 2021
29,415
Highland Park is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 29,415, it is the 66th largest city in Illinois and the 1311th largest city in the United States . Highland Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -1.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,763 in 2010. Highland Park reached it's highest population of 32,263 in 1970. Spanning over 12 miles, Highland Park has a population density of 2,403 people per square mile.
The average household income in Highland Park is $231,170 with a poverty rate of 4.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,754 per month, and the median house value is $584,500. The median age in Highland Park is 47.1 years, 46 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
Highland Park Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Park was:
- White: 90.70%
- Asian: 2.92%
- Other race: 2.85%
- Two or more races: 2.65%
- Black or African American: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.06%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Highland Park, Illinois is 29,415 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 29,565.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 29,763.
Highland Park, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,874 | 90.70% |
| Asian | 865 | 2.92% |
| Some Other Race | 843 | 2.85% |
| Two or More Races | 786 | 2.65% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.06% |
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Highland Park Population by Race
Highland Park Population Pyramid $2021
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Highland Park Population by Age
Highland Park Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,477 | 2.56 | 82.1 |
| Married | 7,791 | 3.03 | 88.7 |
| Non Family | 2,819 | 1.13 | 70.1 |
| Female | 574 | 2.91 | 59.2 |
| Male | 293 | 3.01 | 68.3 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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Highland Park Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 1.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 0.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,679 | 8.00% |
| Some College | 2,378 | 11.33% |
| Associates Degree | 856 | 4.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,476 | 35.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,001 | 38.13% |
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Highland Park Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Highland Park Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,624 | 18,476 | 14,406 |
| Hispanic | 1,327 | 959 | 372 |
| Asian | 675 | 642 | 470 |
| Other Race | 514 | 283 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 206 | 168 |
| Black | 135 | 93 | 50 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 77.35%.
Highland Park Educational Attainment by Race
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$77,137
Average Earnings
$105,713
Average Male
$52,176
Average Female
Highland Park Earnings by Educational Attainment
Highland Park Language by Age
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Highland Park Language
84.95% of Highland Park residents speak only English, while 15.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.14% of the population.
Highland Park Language
Highland Park Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,272 | 1,078 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic | 2,333 | 91 | 3.90% |
| Asian | 859 | 88 | 10.24% |
| Multiple | 785 | 51 | 6.50% |
| Black | 213 | 46 | 21.60% |
4.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.12%
Male Poverty Rate
4.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Highland Park
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Park is Black, with 21.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Park is Hispanic, with 3.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.16%.
Highland Park Poverty
Highland Park Poverty Rate by Education
Highland Park Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
66.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
63.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Highland Park Married by Age and Sex
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Highland Park Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Highland Park Marital Status by Race
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Highland Park Marital Status
Highland Park Veterans by War
Highland Park Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,168 | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 1.40% |
| Black | 17 | 11.04% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.16% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.64% |
Highland Park Veterans by Race
Highland Park Veterans by Education
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6.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Highland Park Veterans by Education
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65.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Highland Park Employment by Age
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Highland Park Employment by Race
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Highland Park Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.02%
Native Born
11.98%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
7.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.02% of Highland Park residents were born in the United States, with 61.82% having been born in Illinois. 4.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Highland Park Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,415 | -50 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 29,465 | -50 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 29,515 | -50 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 29,565 | -145 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 29,710 | 35 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 29,675 | -69 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 29,744 | -118 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 29,862 | -28 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 29,890 | 40 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 29,850 | 48 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 29,802 | 17 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 29,785 | -1,580 | -0.52% |
| 2000 | 31,365 | 790 | 0.26% |
| 1990 | 30,575 | -24 | -0.01% |
| 1980 | 30,599 | -1,664 | -0.53% |
| 1970 | 32,263 | 6,731 | 2.37% |
| 1960 | 25,532 | 8,724 | 4.27% |
| 1950 | 16,808 | 2,332 | 1.50% |
| 1940 | 14,476 | 2,273 | 1.72% |
| 1930 | 12,203 | 6,036 | 7.06% |
| 1920 | 6,167 | 1,958 | 3.89% |
| 1910 | 4,209 | 1,403 | 4.14% |
| 1900 | 2,806 | 0.00% |