Demographics & People — Highland Park, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,798 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,200 |
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| Median Age | 42.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,818 |
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| Family Households | 1,543 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 832 |
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| Black or African American | 7,548 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,390 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,661 |
| Subsaharan African | 394 |
| African | 276 |
| American | 262 |
| German | 211 |
| French (except Basque) | 165 |
| Irish | 130 |
| Nigerian | 118 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
Language
| English Only | 8,039 |
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| Spanish | 74 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,381 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 426 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,285 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland Park, Michigan.
