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Pistakee Highlands

Illinois · 3,237 residents · 1.284 sq mi
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Pistakee Highlands is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,064. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 575 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,237
−15%since 2000
from 3,812 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,521 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+19%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pistakee Highlands
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,064
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,943 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,572
+67%since 2000
from $21,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,619
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $963 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,632)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(126)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(332)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(2,805)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(257)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other3.4%(110)
Diversity Score28.7%(929)
Diversity Score
29
+229%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?

Pistakee Highlands, Illinois has about 3,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?

The typical household in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois earns about $75,064 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pistakee Highlands, Illinois expensive?

In Pistakee Highlands, Illinois, the median home is worth about $156,100, and the typical rent is about $1,619 a month.

How educated are people in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?

About 3.4% of people in Pistakee Highlands, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pistakee Highlands, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Pistakee Highlands, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 611 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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