Highland Park, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Highland Park, New Jersey is 14,981 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 80th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $101,991, the median home value is $463,600, and the median age is 34.6.
The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (13,980 → 15,386).
14,981
Population
8227
People / sq mi
$101,991
Median Income
$463,600
Median Home Value
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Highland Park covers 1.8 sq mi of land at 8227 people per square mile.
About Highland Park, NJ
Highland Park is defined demographically by education — 70.2% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Highland Park is a city in New Jersey with a population of 14,981.
The typical household earns $101,991 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $463,600, with typical rent around $1,881.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 70.2% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 24.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Highland Park usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Highland Park borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Highland Park borough had a population of 13,980 in 2010 and 15,386 in 2024, a 10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,386 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.72%.
15,386
Population (2024)
13,980
Population (2010)
15,386
Peak (2024)
0.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,980 |
| 2011 | 14,011 |
| 2012 | 14,118 |
| 2013 | 14,118 |
| 2014 | 14,135 |
| 2015 | 14,075 |
| 2016 | 13,991 |
| 2017 | 13,895 |
| 2018 | 13,807 |
| 2019 | 13,711 |
| 2020 | 15,034 |
| 2021 | 15,007 |
| 2022 | 15,038 |
| 2023 | 15,180 |
| 2024 | 15,386 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,991
Median Household Income
$56,392
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$463,600
Median Home Value
$1,881
Median Rent
38.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.7%
High School+
70.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.0%
Drive Alone
57.9%
Public Transit
24.2%
Work From Home
27.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
28.6%
Foreign Born
59.9%
Non-English at Home
3.1%
Veterans
6.7%
With Disability
92.3%
Health Insurance
97.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 39.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.3% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Park, New Jersey has a population of 14,981 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 80th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Highland Park, New Jersey is $101,991, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Highland Park, New Jersey is $463,600, with median monthly rent at $1,881 and a homeownership rate of 38.9%.
The median age in Highland Park, New Jersey is 34.6 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The population has grown 10.1% since 2010 (13,980 → 15,386).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.