Unified School District · MI
Highland Park City Schools
Highland Park City Schools is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 8,628. The median household income is $29,309 and the median age is 42.7.
8,628
Population
2904
People / sq mi
$29,309
Median Income
42.7
Median Age
Highland Park City Schools covers 3 sq mi of land at 2904.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$29,309
Median Household Income
$28,606
Per Capita Income
35.0%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$79,200
Median Home Value
$688
Median Rent
44.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.7%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Park City Schools serves a community with a population of 8,628 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Highland Park City Schools is $29,309, with a per capita income of $28,606. The poverty rate is 35.0%.
Highland Park City Schools is 11.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 9.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Highland Park City Schools, 84.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Highland Park City Schools is $79,200, with a median rent of $688. The homeownership rate is 44.5%.
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Data for Highland Park City Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2618330).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.