Highland Park, NJ Demographics

A map of Highland Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,326	8,212	55.1%	54.5%
Asian	3,188	2,643	21.1%	17.5%
Hispanic	2,384	2,251	15.8%	14.9%
Black	539	1,258	3.6%	8.3%
Multiracial	532	519	3.5%	3.4%
Native American/Other	152	189	1.0%	1.3%

Highland Park, New Jersey has an estimated population of 15,121, a less than 1% change from the 15,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.1% White, 21.1% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Jersey 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 64.2% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Park is ranked the 80th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Park's White Population

8,326 residents of Highland Park, or 55.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Park is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Highland Park ranks 540th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 54.5% to 55.1%.

Highland Park is more White than neighboring New Brunswick (22.8% White), and East Franklin (7.2% White). Highland Park is less White than neighboring Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (77.5% White), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (75.1% White), and Milltown (78.1% White).

Highland Park's Black Population

539 residents of Highland Park, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Park is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Highland Park ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.2%. Black residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 8.3% to 3.6%.

Highland Park is more Black than neighboring Milltown (2.7% Black). Highland Park is less Black than neighboring New Brunswick (11.6% Black), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (4.4% Black), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (4% Black), and East Franklin (31.7% Black).

Highland Park's Asian Population

3,188 residents of Highland Park, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Park is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Highland Park ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Asian residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 17.5% to 21.1%.

Highland Park is more Asian than neighboring New Brunswick (7.9% Asian), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (8.5% Asian), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.9% Asian), East Franklin (3.7% Asian), and Milltown (3.6% Asian).

Highland Park's Hispanic Population

2,384 residents of Highland Park, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Park is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Park ranks 190th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 14.9% to 15.8%.

Highland Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (9.3% Hispanic), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (9.2% Hispanic), and Milltown (11.3% Hispanic). Highland Park is less Hispanic than neighboring New Brunswick (54.6% Hispanic), and East Franklin (53.7% Hispanic).

Highland Park's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of Highland Park, or 1.0% 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 comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Park ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Highland Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (0% Native American/Other), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (0% Native American/Other), and Milltown (0.1% Native American/Other). Highland Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Brunswick (1.2% Native American/Other), and East Franklin (2.6% Native American/Other).

Highland Park's Multiracial Population

532 residents of Highland Park, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Park is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Park ranks 281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Highland Park is more Multiracial than neighboring New Brunswick (1.8% Multiracial), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus (0.3% Multiracial), Rutgers University-Busch Campus (1.8% Multiracial), and East Franklin (1.1% Multiracial). Highland Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Milltown (4.2% 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.