Highland Park borough is located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Highland Park borough has a 2024 population of 14,971. Highland Park borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually but its population has decreased by -0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,033 in 2020.
The average household income in Highland Park borough is $128,940 with a poverty rate of 9.25%. The median age in Highland Park borough is 34.6 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highland Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,884 | 59.3% |
| Asian | 3,037 | 20.27% |
| Two or more races | 993 | 6.63% |
| Other race | 920 | 6.14% |
| Black or African American | 824 | 5.5% |
| Native American | 323 | 2.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,518 | 2.29 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 2,863 | 1.25 | 21.6 | 78.4 |
| Married | 2,659 | 3.28 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 609 | 2.49 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Male | 387 | 2.88 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
38.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 333 | 3.09% |
| Associates Degree | 541 | 5.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,449 | 31.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,127 | 38.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,161 | 10.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 343 | 3.18% |
| Some College | 837 | 7.76% |
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 | 5,959 | 5,731 | 4,668 |
| Asian | 2,223 | 2,176 | 1,820 |
| Hispanic | 1,527 | 1,235 | 616 |
| Other Race | 748 | 748 | 309 |
| 2+ Races | 644 | 620 | 268 |
| Black | 622 | 537 | 228 |
| Native American | 253 | 58 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,969 | $82,455 | $55,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,063 | $93,219 | $89,426 |
| High School Graduate | $15,192 | $34,564 | $13,344 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,702 | $51,029 | $26,101 |
| Overall | $64,617 | $74,927 | $60,014 |
| Some College | $49,709 | $48,472 | $53,179 |
$64,617
Average Earnings
$74,927
Average Male
$60,014
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.87% of Highland Park borough residents speak only English, while 40.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,242 | 509 | 22.7% |
| Other | 906 | 395 | 43.6% |
| White | 8,225 | 394 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 3,037 | 351 | 11.56% |
| Black | 811 | 105 | 12.95% |
| Multiple | 993 | 63 | 6.34% |
9.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.78%
Male Poverty Rate
10.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highland Park borough is Other, with 43.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highland Park borough is White, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.67% |
| Some College | 8.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.67% |
| Female Employed | 5.5% |
| Male Employed | 4.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,772 | $163,198 |
| Households | $101,991 | $128,940 |
| Married Families | $152,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,708 | $83,670 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
384
Number of Veterans
331
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 3.04% |
| Black | 110 | 15.41% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.38% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
35.04%
Born in Highland Park borough
65.3%
Native Born
34.7%
Foreign Born
18.74%
Non Citizen
15.95%
Naturalized
65.3% of Highland Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 35.04% having been born in New Jersey. 18.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,031 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 15,019 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 15,007 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 14,995 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 14,983 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 14,971 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 14,959 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 14,947 | -58 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 15,005 | -28 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 15,033 | 1,328 | 9.69% |
| 2019 | 13,705 | -97 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 13,802 | -89 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 13,891 | -98 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 13,989 | -86 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 14,075 | -60 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 14,135 | 16 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 14,119 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 14,118 | 107 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 14,011 | 31 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 13,980 | 0 | 0% |