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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highland

Illinois · 7,525 residents · 6.997 sq mi
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Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,009. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $62,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,525
−11%vs 2000
vs 8,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,075 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$32,009
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,524 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,733
−35%vs 2000
vs $21,101 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $510 in 2000
US average: $450
69.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.5% in 2000
30.7% rent
1.9
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(8,229)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(111)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(394)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(7,515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(38)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(119)
2
−66%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.1%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Highland, Illinois?

Highland, Illinois has about 7,525 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Illinois?

The typical household in Highland, Illinois earns about $32,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland, Illinois expensive?

In Highland, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Illinois?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Highland, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland, Illinois?

About 4.5% of people in Highland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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