Highland Park Population 2026
Highland Park has a population of 29,743, making it the #1566 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 296× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,743
Rank in United States
#1566
Coordinates
42.18°N, 87.80°W
~212 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
979 km
608 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Highland Park
- North Chicago29,491 people · ~16 km away
- Evanston75,527 people · ~18 km away
- Arlington Heights75,926 people · ~18 km away
- Mundelein31,582 people · ~19 km away
- Waukegan88,475 people · ~21 km away
- Gurnee31,056 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Highland Park?
Highland Park has a population of 29,743 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1566 biggest city in United States.
What state is Highland Park in?
Highland Park is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Highland Park the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 979 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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