Highland Park City, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 16746 people in the city, organized into 6199 households, and 3524 families living in the city. The population density was 5622.9 people per square mile (2171.01/km˛), it is the 11th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 7249 housing units at an average density of 2432.6 per square mile (939.23/km˛). The average household size was 2.56 people, and the average family size was 3.43 people. In the city Age distribution was 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males. The median age is 34.5 years, The median age of males was 32.4 years, for females the median age was 36.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 4.11% White, 93.44% Black or African American, 0.27% American Indian, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 1.67% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $17737, making it the fourth poorest city by median household income among the Michigan. The median income for a family in the city was $26484, making its Michigan's 11th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12121, making its Michigan's 29th lowest city by per capita income. The median income is $16589, Males have a median income of $18898 versus $15317 for females.
In 2000, 4823 pupils and students, of which 2286 are male and 2537 are female, 28.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 290 nursery or pri school, 270 kindergarten, 2407 elementary school, 1203 high school and 653 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16746 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16746 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16750 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16742 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16312 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16059 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15623 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 15323 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 15169 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 14654 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 14153 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 142 | 148 | 290 |
| Kindergarten | 156 | 114 | 270 |
| Elementary school | 1231 | 1176 | 2407 |
| High school | 564 | 639 | 1203 |
| College or graduate school | 193 | 460 | 653 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park city, Michigan | $17737 | $26484 | $12121 |
| Wayne County, Michigan | $40776 | $48805 | $20058 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |