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At its peak in 1930, Highland Park was home to nearly 53,000 residents. Once known as the birthplace of the Model T, its decline parallels Detroit’s — deindustrialization, white flight, and economic neglect have decimated its population to about 8,000, an 84.7% drop.
Today, the city faces uncertain prospects, with discussions emerging about annexation by Detroit or further urban decay. Highland Park symbolizes the very core of deindustrialized urban America, facing an uncertain future.