Highland Park, FL Demographics

A map of Highland Park's Population by Race

Highland Park, Florida has an estimated population of 282, a large increase from the 251 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 3.9% Native American/Other, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highland Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highland Park has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highland Park, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Park is ranked the 897th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Highland Park was ranked the 904th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Park's White Population

253 residents of Highland Park, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Park is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Highland Park ranks 318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's White population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. White residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 79.7% to 89.7%.

Highland Park is more White than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (57.1% White), Babson Park (81.1% White), Hillcrest Heights (83.3% White), Lake Wales (44.3% White), and Frostproof (64.3% White).

Highland Park's Black Population

0 residents of Highland Park, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Park is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Highland Park ranks 710th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Highland Park is less Black than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (21.7% Black), Babson Park (9.8% Black), Hillcrest Heights (9% Black), Lake Wales (21.8% Black), and Frostproof (2.6% Black).

Highland Park's Asian Population

3 residents of Highland Park, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Highland Park ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Asian residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.1%.

Highland Park is more Asian than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (0% Asian), Babson Park (0% Asian), Hillcrest Heights (0% Asian), and Frostproof (0.2% Asian).

Highland Park's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Highland Park, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Park is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Park ranks 529th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 10.4% to 2.5%.

Highland Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (19.3% Hispanic), Babson Park (9.1% Hispanic), Hillcrest Heights (2.7% Hispanic), Lake Wales (30.8% Hispanic), and Frostproof (28.8% Hispanic).

Highland Park's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Highland Park, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highland Park is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Park ranks 804th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.9%.

Highland Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (0% Native American/Other), Babson Park (0% Native American/Other), Lake Wales (0.2% Native American/Other), and Frostproof (0.9% Native American/Other). Highland Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hillcrest Heights (4.2% Native American/Other).

Highland Park's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Highland Park, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Park ranks 378th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.8%.

Highland Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Crooked Lake Park (2% Multiracial), Babson Park (0% Multiracial), Hillcrest Heights (0.8% Multiracial), and Lake Wales (1.8% Multiracial). Highland Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Frostproof (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.