Highland Park, Illinois
Highland Park: city in Lake County, Illinois, United States.
About
Highland Park is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,763 and a population density of 939 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,427 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Highland Park
| Population | 29,427 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 60035 |
| Area | 31.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1817,-87.8003 |
| Altitude | 1,650 feet / 503 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:41:13 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 928 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Highland Park is located at 42°10'54"N 87°48'1"W (42.1816900, -87.8003400).
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Weather
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph ENE
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Highland Park decreased by 1.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,763 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,802 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,850 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,890 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 29,862 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,744 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,675 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,710 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,565 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,515 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,427 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 94,740 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 83,423 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 93,000 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 82,922 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 58.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 9.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 39.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 33.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,131 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
Highland Park zip code is 60035.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 17097
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $446,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,286 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $580 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,774 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,854 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 111,135 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 328,815 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,110,002 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,041,595 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,302 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $92,046 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,540 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,191 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,675 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,702 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,622 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,299 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 340 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,515 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,768.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.00 |
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People born in Highland Park (72)
People born in Highland Park, including actress and comedian Alex Borstein, fiction writer Jacqueline Carey, musician, writer and painter Grace Slick, .
More notable people
- Aaron Swartz (American computer programmer and internet-political activist) he was born in 08/11/1986
- Edward Weston (American photographer (1886-1958)) he was born in 24/03/1886
- William Goldman (American novelist, screenwriter and playwright) he was born in 12/08/1931
- Martha Minow (American legal scholar) she was born in 06/12/1954
- Earle S. MacPherson (American automotive engineer) he was born in 06/07/1891
- Jeff Perry (American actor) he was born in 16/08/1955
- Kevin Alexander Clark (American actor) he was born in 03/12/1988
- John Preskill (American theoretical physicist) he was born in 19/01/1953
- Robert Reed (American actor, director (1932-1992)) he was born in 19/10/1932
- Stansfield Turner (former United States Navy admiral and former Director of Central Intelligence and President of the Naval War College) he was born in 01/01/1923
- Bill Cassidy (United States Senator from Louisiana) he was born in 28/09/1957
- Brian Levant (film director) he was born in 06/08/1952
- Robert Wrenn (US tennis player) he was born in 20/09/1873
- Stephen Glass (American journalist) he was born in 15/09/1972
- D. W. Moffett (American actor) he was born in 26/10/1954
- David Seltzer (American screenwriter and producer) he was born in 12/02/1940
- George Kirke Spoor (American film producer) he was born in 18/12/1871
- Tony Rosenthal (American sculptor) he was born in 09/08/1914
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Highland Park, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149514 | Trinity International University-Illinois | Deerfield (IL) | 60015-1283 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Highland Park, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Highland Park.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Post Office | Highland Park (IL) | 60035 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Highland Park, New Jersey borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. with a population of 13,592 people.
- Highland Park, Michigan town in Michigan, United States. with a population of 10,712 people.
- Highland Park, Texas town in Texas. with a population of 9,050 people.
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
| Lindenhurst | 14,117 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Beach Park | 13,641 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Highland Park distances to largest Illinois cities