Highland Park, PA

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2021 Population
1,361
13% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
Democratic Party
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
49.8
16.1% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.4%
10.4% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$55,142
13.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$153,900
3.63% 1-year decline
2021 Employed Population
592
10.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Highland Park, PA had a population of 1.36k people with a median age of 49.8 and a median household income of $55,142. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Highland Park, PA declined from 1,565 to 1,361, a −13% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,431 to $55,142, a 13.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Highland Park, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.86%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Highland Park, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Highland Park, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Highland Park, PA are Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing (26 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Highland Park, PA was $153,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.6%.

Most people in Highland Park, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Highland Park, PA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Highland Park, PA is home to a population of 1.36k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of Highland Park, PA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21k people) in Highland Park, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 25 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2021 Citizenship
100%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Highland Park, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Highland Park, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Highland Park, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.21k ± 360
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    107 ± 117
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    25 ± 41
0%
Hispanic Population
0 people

In 2021, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.21k people) in Highland Park, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 25 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0% of the people in Highland Park, PA are hispanic (0 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    98,153 ± 7,663 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    81,192 ± 6,974 people
  3. China
    66,978 ± 6,337 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 98,153 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 81,192 and China with 66,978.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. World War II
    42 ± 62
  2. Vietnam
    19 ± 30
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    11 ± 22

Highland Park, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in World War II, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Highland Park, PA employs 592 people. The largest industries in Highland Park, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (199 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (65 people), and Manufacturing (59 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($67,743), Manufacturing ($42,054), and Total ($35,098).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,734. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

592
2021 Value
± 197
−10.2%
1 Year decline
± 49.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highland Park, PA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 659 employees to 592 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Highland Park, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (179 people), Material Moving Occupations (56 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (47 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Highland Park, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

592
2021 Value
± 197
−10.2%
1 Year decline
± 49.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Highland Park, PA declined at a rate of −10.2%, from 659 employees to 592 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Highland Park, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (199 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (65 people), and Manufacturing (59 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Highland Park, PA, though some of these residents may live in Highland Park, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,932
Median earning men ± $14,320
$26,809
Median earning women ± $20,125

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($67,743), Manufacturing ($40,893), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,917).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,809).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $110B
  2. $76.1B
  3. $43.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B
2020 Value in Pennsylvania
$1.46T
Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $73.7B
  2. $72.6B
  3. $36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Highland Park, PA awarded 26 degrees. The student population of Highland Park, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 35 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Highland Park, PA are White (24 and 92.3%), followed by Asian (1 and 3.85%), Two or More Races (1 and 3.85%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Highland Park, PA by number of degrees awarded are Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Highland Park, PA are Registered Nursing (26 and 100%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Highland Park, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 85.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 41 (14.6% men and 85.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 41 students enrolled in Highland Park, PA, 14.6% men and 85.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 40 records, of which 85% were women and 15% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Highland Park, PA was Registered Nursing with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Highland Park, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing with 26 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Highland Park, PA, which is 0.238 times less than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($15,870) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,263) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Highland Park, PA was $153,900 in 2021, which is 0.628 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,700 to $153,900, a 3.63% decrease. The homeownership rate in Highland Park, PA is 58.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Highland Park, PA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Highland Park, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$153,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,493
$333
Median Property Taxes
±$139

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Highland Park, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Highland Park, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

58.6%
Homeownership
2021
71.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 58.6% of the housing units in Highland Park, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Highland Park, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$55,142
Median Household Income
± $14,873
568
Number of Households
± 182

In 2021, the median household income of the 568 households in Highland Park, PA grew to $55,142 from the previous year's value of $48,431.

The following chart displays the households in Highland Park, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Highland Park, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (70.8%)
  2. Carpooled (23.6%)
  3. Walked (5.57%)

In 2021, 70.8% of workers in Highland Park, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (23.6%) and those who walked to work (5.57%).

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Commute Time

24.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Highland Park, PA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 10.1% of the workforce in Highland Park, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Highland Park, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Highland Park, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Highland Park, PA (129 out of 1.24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Highland Park, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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98.9% of the population of Highland Park, PA has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 3.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mifflin County, PA see 1846 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1849 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2559 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 980 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,846 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mifflin County, PA

Primary care physicians in Mifflin County, PA see an average of 1,846 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,849 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mifflin County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 29.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.05%
Uninsured
42.2%
Employer Coverage
28.3%
Medicaid
14.4%
Medicare
10.5%
Non-Group
3.48%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Highland Park, PA grew by Infinityk% from 0% to 1.05%.

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