Highland Park, Camden County, New Jersey
Highland Park: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
Highland Park is a city located in the county of Camden in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,982 and a population density of 2,952 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,592 inhabitants.
The city was created 118 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Highland Park
| Population : | 13,592 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Camden County |
| Postal code : | 08904 |
| Area : | 4.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 246 feet / 75 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1905 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:36:37 (1st June 2023) |
| Density : | 2,870 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highland Park is located at 39°53'19"N 75°6'29"W (39.8887200, -75.1079500). It has 3 neighbors: Edison, New Brunswick and Piscataway.
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Official website of Highland Park
Highland Park has 3 neighbours.
- Edison township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
- New Brunswick city in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
- Piscataway township in New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highland Park decreased by 2.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,982 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,011 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,118 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,118 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,135 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,075 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,991 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,895 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,807 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,711 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,592 | -0.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,841 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,138 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,228 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,978 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.5% |
| White only, percent : | 14.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 84.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 13.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 633 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
Highland Park zip code is 08904.
County name: Middlesex, County
fips: 34023
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $63,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,002 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $430 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $993 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,534 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,107 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,110 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 112,794 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,598 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,185 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,187 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 644 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 290 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 425 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 531 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,805.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.97 |
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People born in Highland Park (12)
People born in Highland Park, including actor Willie Garson, rapper David Rush, illustrator Darrell K. Sweet, .
List
- Michael Jacobs (American television writer, composer and producer) he was born in 28/06/1955
- David L. Cohen (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Eran Raven (American mentalist) he was born in 03/03/1974
- Joan Snyder (American artist) she was born in 16/04/1940
- Amy Herzog (American playwright) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Trax Colton (American actor) he was born in 26/05/1929
- Harold W. Heine (American chemist) he was born in 14/09/1922
- Dwayne Haskins (American football player) he was born in 03/05/1997
- Sacha Killeya-Jones (American-British basketball player) he was born in 10/08/1998
Schools in Highland Park
College & universities near Highland Park, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185970 | P B Cosmetology Education Center | Gloucester (NJ) | 08030 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highland Park, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Highland Park
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City Post Office | Gloucester City (NJ) | 08030 |
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Other cities in Camden County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Camden County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 73,740 | City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cherry Hill | 72,037 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States |
| Jackson | 58,371 | Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey |
| Winslow | 38,543 | Township of New Jersey |
| Pennsauken | 35,728 | Township in New Jersey, United States of America |
| Morris | 22,352 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Vernon | 21,879 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Lindenwold | 17,211 | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Haddon | 14,508 | Township in New Jersey |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,171 | Census designated place |
| Collingswood | 13,848 | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florence | 12,473 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Greentree | 11,367 | Census designated place |
| Bellmawr | 11,329 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haddonfield | 11,322 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Gloucester City | 11,219 | City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Highland Park distances to largest New Jersey cities
