Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Highland Park, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,773

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.9%7,888

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%387

Asian

3.9%345

Two or More

1.5%130

Black

0.3%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.2%9

High School Diploma

2.4%146

Some College (<1 yr)

3%176

Some College (1+ yr)

4.1%245

Associate's Degree

1.7%102

Bachelor's Degree

44.7%2,665

Master's Degree

24.9%1,485

Professional Degree

15.6%931

Doctorate

2.7%160

HS or Higher

99.3%

BA or Higher

87.9%

Graduate+

43.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,989,900

Median Renti

$1,940

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.4%2,931

Renter-Occupied

10.6%347

Total Units

3,667

Homeownership

89.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%61

$200K–$300K

0.6%19

$300K–$500K

7.5%219

$500K–$1M

7.6%223

$1M+

82.2%2,409

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

155

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%91

2010–2019

11.5%421

2000–2009

9.4%344

1990–1999

10.6%387

1980–1989

14.6%536

1970–1979

4.9%181

1960–1969

4.8%176

1950–1959

6.2%229

1940–1949

8%293

1939 or earlier

27.5%1,009

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.4%2,046

Electricity

36.2%1,185

Other

1.1%35

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$250,000+

Mean Household Incomei

$519,460

Per Capita Incomei

$195,677

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

3,933

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%165

$10K–$15K

2.4%80

$15K–$20K

0.5%18

$20K–$25K

0.5%18

$25K–$30K

1%34

$30K–$35K

0.9%30

$35K–$40K

0.7%23

$45K–$50K

0.1%3

$50K–$60K

1.3%44

$60K–$75K

2.4%79

$75K–$100K

3.3%107

$100K–$125K

4.8%157

$125K–$150K

2.5%81

$150K–$200K

8.8%288

$200K+

65.6%2,151

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6137%

By Region

Top Countries

China

123

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

India

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,720

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,748

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

362(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured