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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Highland Park, Illinois, is classified as a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 83% of the total, exceeding the 75% threshold for Low Diversity classification. The city has a high median income of $153,846 in 2022, indicating an affluent community.
Over the past decade, Highland Park has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The white population has decreased from 87% in 2013 to 83% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Asian population has increased slightly from 2% to 3%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races has risen from 1% to 3%.
The median income in Highland Park has increased from $144,788 in 2013 to $153,846 in 2022, representing a 6.3% increase over the decade. The population has grown slightly from 29,657 in 2013 to 30,409 in 2022.
The trends observed in Highland Park align with patterns seen in many affluent suburbs across the United States. These areas often experience gradual increases in diversity, particularly among Hispanic and Asian populations, while maintaining a white majority.
Based on observed trends, Highland Park is likely to continue its gradual shift towards increased diversity. The white population may decrease to around 80% in the next 5-10 years. The Hispanic population could reach 12-13%. The Asian population and those identifying as two or more races may each approach 4-5%. These changes would represent increased diversity but would not be sufficient to reclassify Highland Park into a new category.
Economically, the increase in median income is likely to continue, maintaining Highland Park's status as an affluent community. This economic stability may continue to attract a diverse range of high-income residents, potentially accelerating the gradual diversification process.
Highland Park exemplifies a stable, affluent community experiencing slow but steady demographic changes. While it remains in the Low Diversity, White Majority category, the subtle shifts observed suggest a community in the early stages of a long-term transition towards greater diversity.