Highland Park, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 282, Highland Park's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Highland Park is a small community located in Florida, within Polk County. The total population is 282. It ranks as the 897th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Highland Park is 39.5 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 32.6% of the population under 18, Highland Park has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Highland Park is $93,750. This is 26% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.8%. This is 86% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $374,100. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 98.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Highland Park has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.7% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

66.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Highland Park in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 95% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 30.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Highland Park, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.