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Highwood

Illinois · 5,074 residents · 0.72 sq mi
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Highwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,875. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $383,300. Despite a median home value of $383,300, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,074
+22%since 2000
from 4,143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,047 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 5,754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+12%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Highwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,875
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,993 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,861
+57%since 2000
from $24,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
60.7% rent
Afford Score
5.1
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(2,071)
Black2.2%(110)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(2,598)
Asian2.7%(137)
Other0.8%(39)
Diversity Score68.6%(3,483)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
29.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highwood, Illinois?

Highwood, Illinois has about 5,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Highwood, Illinois earns about $74,875 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 $383,300, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.

How educated are people in Highwood, Illinois?

About 39.0% 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 16.2% of people in Highwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highwood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Highwood, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 257 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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