Highland Park is a CDP located in Mifflin County Pennsylvania. Highland Park has a 2024 population of 1,191. Highland Park is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -23.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,565 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Park is $63,498 with a poverty rate of 10.29%. The median age in Highland Park is 54.2 years: 52.4 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,144 | 93.92% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 538 | 1.99 | 61 | 39 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.2 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 200 | 2.76 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 61 | 2.41 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 25 | 2.72 | 100 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 6.82% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 16.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 5.01% |
| High School Graduate | 416 | 44.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 166 | 17.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 905 | 821 | 203 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,494 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,167 | $46,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,639 | $46,667 | $29,219 |
| Some College | $36,486 | $36,250 | $55,302 |
$38,639
Average Earnings
$46,667
Average Male
$29,219
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Highland Park residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 79 | 7.83% |
| Multiple | 55 | 17 | 30.91% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
10.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.39%
Male Poverty Rate
13.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Park is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Park is White, with 7.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55% |
| High School | 13.86% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,294 | $80,186 |
| Households | $55,988 | $63,498 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,227 | $42,987 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
93.92%
Born in Highland Park
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Highland Park residents were born in the United States, with 93.92% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,191 | -13 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 1,204 | -14 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 1,218 | -143 | -10.51% |
| 2021 | 1,361 | -204 | -13.04% |
| 2020 | 1,565 | 61 | 4.06% |
| 2019 | 1,504 | 271 | 21.98% |
| 2018 | 1,233 | 22 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 1,211 | -21 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 1,232 | 93 | 8.17% |
| 2015 | 1,139 | -150 | -11.64% |
| 2014 | 1,289 | -215 | -14.3% |
| 2013 | 1,504 | 160 | 11.9% |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -197 | -12.78% |
| 2011 | 1,541 | 161 | 11.67% |
| 2010 | 1,380 | 0 | 0% |