Highland Park, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
8,798
Population
2,962/sq mi density
$27,582
Median Income
$25,060 per capita
$75,800
Home Value
$74,828 Zillow
$691
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
3,043
Violent Crime/100K
4,444 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$27,582 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,043 violent crimes/100K (701% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,798
Census 2023
Population Density
2,962
per square mile
Land Area
3.0
square miles (7.7 km²)
Median Age
45.1 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 85.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
9.5%
Black
85.8%
Hispanic
1.1%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.9%
Spanish
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.0%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
26.6%
105% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.1%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.9%
8% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.490
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,798 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,962 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.4% |
| Female | 53.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 85.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.0% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 26.6% |
| Health Insurance | 92.1% |
| Uninsured | 7.9% |
| Broadband Access | 71.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |