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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

282

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.7%253

Other

3.9%11

Two or More

2.8%8

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%7

Asian

1.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%2

High School Diploma

9.9%18

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%13

Some College (1+ yr)

4.4%8

Associate's Degree

3.8%7

Bachelor's Degree

35.7%65

Master's Degree

25.8%47

Professional Degree

2.7%5

Doctorate

2.2%4

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

66.5%

Graduate+

30.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$374,100

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

98.1%104

Renter-Occupied

1.9%2

Total Units

129

Homeownership

98.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%3

$50K–$100K

5.8%6

$100K–$150K

3.8%4

$150K–$200K

8.7%9

$200K–$300K

9.6%10

$300K–$500K

31.7%33

$500K–$1M

35.6%37

$1M+

1.9%2

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%3

2010–2019

3.9%5

2000–2009

9.3%12

1990–1999

9.3%12

1980–1989

12.4%16

1970–1979

15.5%20

1960–1969

10.9%14

1950–1959

3.1%4

1940–1949

1.6%2

1939 or earlier

31.8%41

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.6%96

Utility Gas

9.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,750

Mean Household Incomei

$149,654

Per Capita Incomei

$51,468

Poverty Ratei

1.8%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

130

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%5

$20K–$25K

3.8%4

$30K–$35K

0.9%1

$35K–$40K

8.5%9

$40K–$45K

3.8%4

$45K–$50K

12.3%13

$50K–$60K

1.9%2

$60K–$75K

12.3%13

$75K–$100K

4.7%5

$100K–$125K

1.9%2

$125K–$150K

8.5%9

$150K–$200K

23.6%25

$200K+

13.2%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

51.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

128

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

126

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured