Highland Park, PA

Neighborhood

Demographics of Highland Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.0%

Households with Children

40.2%

School Enrollment K-12

740

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.9%
Working Age (35-54): 31.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.9%
Seniors (65+): 12.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.7%
High School / GED: 30.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 29.6%
Single Parents: 10.6%
Couples & Adults: 37.6%
Living Alone: 22.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 3.1%
Black or African American: 7.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 5.8%
Puerto Rican: 79.2%
Cuban: 2.2%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 3.8%
South American: 1.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 81.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 18.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.5%
Spanish: 7.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 8.4%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 73.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Highland Park

Woodbourne / Langhorne Gardens

Cobalt Ridge / Quincy Hollow

Hellings Corner / Villas of Middletown