Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Highland Park, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,628

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

82.2%7,095

White

11.2%966

Two or More

4.5%389

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%149

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%13

Asian

0.1%9

Other

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%417

High School Diploma

21.9%1,346

Some College (<1 yr)

13.7%844

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%902

Associate's Degree

10.3%634

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%611

Master's Degree

5.4%332

Professional Degree

0.2%12

Doctorate

1.8%111

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

17.3%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$79,200

Median Renti

$688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.5%1,701

Renter-Occupied

55.5%2,124

Total Units

5,660

Homeownership

44.5%

Vacancy Rate

32.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

27.3%464

$50K–$100K

29.7%505

$100K–$150K

22.3%380

$150K–$200K

10.7%182

$200K–$300K

8.5%145

$300K–$500K

0.8%14

$1M+

0.6%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

586

$500–$750

515

$750–$1,000

344

$1,000–$1,250

381

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

231

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%41

2010–2019

0.8%46

2000–2009

8.2%463

1990–1999

3.3%184

1980–1989

3%171

1970–1979

13.3%753

1960–1969

4.9%276

1950–1959

10.9%617

1940–1949

8.8%498

1939 or earlier

46.1%2,611

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.7%2,973

Electricity

19.9%762

Bottled/LP Gas

1%39

No Fuel

0.5%18

Wood

0.4%16

Fuel Oil

0.4%14

Other

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$29,309

Mean Household Incomei

$60,451

Per Capita Incomei

$28,606

Poverty Ratei

39.8%

Unemploymenti

18.7%

Labor Forcei

3,669

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14%535

$10K–$15K

18.1%691

$15K–$20K

8.7%331

$20K–$25K

4%154

$25K–$30K

5.9%225

$30K–$35K

2.2%86

$35K–$40K

4.2%162

$40K–$45K

7.4%284

$45K–$50K

1.4%54

$50K–$60K

7.3%281

$60K–$75K

5.6%216

$75K–$100K

9%343

$100K–$125K

4.5%173

$125K–$150K

3.2%124

$150K–$200K

0.5%19

$200K+

3.8%147

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2022.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,887

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,984

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

364(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured