CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Highwood

Illinois · 5,331 residents · 0.72 sq mi

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Highwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,854. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value is $135,900.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.5

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,331

+29%vs 2000

vs 4,143 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

7,404 / sq mi

+29%vs 2000

vs 5,754 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.5

−7%vs 2000

vs 33.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20245K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,854

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $42,993 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,187

−41%vs 2000

vs $24,138 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.0%

+2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$135,900

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $228,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$604

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $811 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

32.8%

−9.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 42.6% in 2000

67.2% rent

Afford Score

4.1

−22%vs 2000

vs 5.3 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,347)

Black1.9%(79)

Hispanic / Latino38.2%(1,584)

Asian2.1%(86)

Other0%

Diversity Score65.2%(2,700)

1990

White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,554)

Black4.5%(239)

Hispanic / Latino23.7%(1,261)

Asian1.6%(85)

Other8.5%(453)

Diversity Score60%(3,198)

Diversity Score

−8%vs 2000

vs 65 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.8%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 27.1% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

63.4%

−7.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

9.3%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.8 min

+2%vs 2000

vs 16.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Highwood, Illinois?

Highwood, Illinois has about 5,331 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Highwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Highwood, Illinois earns about $32,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highwood, Illinois expensive?

In Highwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $135,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Highwood, Illinois?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highwood, Illinois?

About 9.0% of people in Highwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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