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Highland

Illinois · 8,438 residents · 6.997 sq mi
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The short version

Highland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,524. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $90,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,438
+12%since 1990
from 7,525 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,075 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,524
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,009 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,101
+54%since 1990
from $13,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(7,515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(38)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score1.6%(119)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(8,229)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(111)
Asian0.5%(41)
Diversity Score4.7%(394)
Diversity Score
5
+196%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland, Illinois?

Highland, Illinois has about 8,438 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Highland, Illinois?

The typical household in Highland, Illinois earns about $39,524 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Highland, Illinois?

About 21.8% 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 6.8% of people in Highland, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highland, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Highland, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 913 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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