Highland Park, PA Demographics

A map of Highland Park's Population by Race

Highland Park, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,177, a large decrease from the 1,317 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 15.9% Black, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 10.0% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highland Park is ranked the 911th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 841st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highland Park's White Population

920 residents of Highland Park, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highland Park is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Highland Park ranks 434th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's White population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. White residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 94.8% to 78.2%.

Highland Park is less White than neighboring Burnham (89.8% White), Yeagertown (97.9% White), Lewistown (84.5% White), Juniata Terrace (86.7% White), and Lumber City (100% White).

Highland Park's Black Population

187 residents of Highland Park, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highland Park is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Highland Park ranks 1097th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 1770.0%. Black residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 0.8% to 15.9%.

Highland Park is more Black than neighboring Burnham (2.9% Black), Yeagertown (0% Black), Lewistown (0.9% Black), Juniata Terrace (2.7% Black), and Lumber City (0% Black).

Highland Park's Asian Population

0 residents of Highland Park, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highland Park is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Highland Park ranks 910th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Highland Park is less Asian than neighboring Lewistown (1% Asian), and Juniata Terrace (0.4% Asian).

Highland Park's Hispanic Population

70 residents of Highland Park, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highland Park is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Highland Park ranks 1155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 218.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Highland Park's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.9%.

Highland Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Burnham (0% Hispanic), Yeagertown (0% Hispanic), Juniata Terrace (2.1% Hispanic), and Lumber City (0% Hispanic). Highland Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Lewistown (6.9% Hispanic).

Highland Park's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highland Park, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Highland Park ranks 1443rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highland Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Highland Park's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Highland Park, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highland Park is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Highland Park ranks 1530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highland Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Highland Park's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Highland Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Burnham (7.3% Multiracial), Yeagertown (2.1% Multiracial), Lewistown (6.7% Multiracial), and Juniata Terrace (8.1% 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.