Highland Park, MI Demographics
A map of Highland Park's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 7,876 | 87.7% |
White | 484 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 312 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 175 | 1.9% |
Native American/Other | 83 | 0.9% |
Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
Highland Park, Michigan had a population of 8,977 in 2020. It was 5.4% White, 87.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highland Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is the 114th most populous. 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's White Population
484 residents of Highland Park identify as White, or 5.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Highland Park considerably less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is ranked #745 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Highland Park is less White than neighboring Detroit (9.5% White), Hamtramck (55.7% White), Hazel Park (74% White), Ferndale (81.5% White), and Pleasant Ridge (88.9% White).
Highland Park's Black Population
7,876 residents of Highland Park identify as Black, or 87.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highland Park considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Highland Park is more Black than neighboring Detroit (77.2% Black), Hamtramck (9.9% Black), Hazel Park (12.1% Black), Ferndale (6.1% Black), and Pleasant Ridge (1.6% Black).
Highland Park's Asian Population
47 residents of Highland Park identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highland Park roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is ranked #305 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Highland Park is less Asian than neighboring Detroit (1.6% Asian), Hamtramck (26.8% Asian), Hazel Park (1.6% Asian), Ferndale (2.1% Asian), and Pleasant Ridge (1.2% Asian).
Highland Park's Hispanic Population
175 residents of Highland Park identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highland Park roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is ranked #571 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Highland Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamtramck (1.1% Hispanic). Highland Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Detroit (8% Hispanic), Hazel Park (4.4% Hispanic), Ferndale (4.4% Hispanic), and Pleasant Ridge (2.9% Hispanic).
Highland Park's Native American/Other Population
83 residents of Highland Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highland Park roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Highland Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Detroit (0.7% Native American/Other), Hamtramck (0.8% Native American/Other), Ferndale (0.7% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other).
Highland Park's Multiracial Population
312 residents of Highland Park identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highland Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Highland Park is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Highland Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Detroit (3% Multiracial). Highland Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Hamtramck (5.7% Multiracial), Hazel Park (7% Multiracial), Ferndale (5.3% Multiracial), and Pleasant Ridge (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.