Highland Park, Florida
Village in Florida, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Highland Park is a village in Polk County, Florida, United States. Highland Park is part of the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its population was 251 at the 2020 US census.
Highland Park, Florida | |
|---|---|
 Location in Polk County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°51′55″N 81°33′57″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Polk |
| Incorporated | 1927[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Commission |
| • Mayor | Brandon McWhorter |
| • Commissioners | Derek Camann and Amanda Updike |
| • Village Manager | Ric Busbee |
| • Village Clerk | Lita O’Neill |
| • Village Treasurer | Mary Bradley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 251 |
| • Density | 458.87/sq mi (177.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 33898 |
| Area code | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-30325[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284008[3] |
| Website | www |
The approximate coordinates for the Village of Highland Park is located at 27°51′55″N 81°33′57″W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), of which 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) (37.50%) is water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Village of Highland Park has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa). [5]
2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 201 | 200 | 87.39% | 79.68% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 7 | 4 | 3.04% | 1.59% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 10 | 0.00% | 3.98% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.40% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 3 | 10 | 1.30% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19 | 26 | 8.26% | 10.36% |
| Total | 230 | 251 | ||
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 251 people, 83 households, and 52 families residing in the village.[9]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 230 people, 107 households, and 81 families residing in the village.[10]
2000 census
At the 2000 census,[4] there were 244 people, 112 households and 73 families residing in the village. The population density was 544.2 inhabitants per square mile (210.1/km2). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 388.1 per square mile (149.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.26% White, 0.82% African American, 3.69% Asian, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.
In 2000, there were 112 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 0.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.70.
In 2000, 16.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
In 2000, the median household income was $41,875 and the median family income was $56,667. Males had a median income of $43,333 vand females $18,750. The per capita income was $30,097. None of the families and 3.9% of the population were living below the poverty line.
State Road 17 – The Scenic Highway two miles west of the village, leading northward to Lake Wales and southward to Hillcrest Heights and Frostproof.
US 27 – A four-lane divided highway four miles west.
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