Highwood, Illinois Population 2022
Highwood is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Highwood has a 2020 population of 5,008. Highwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -1.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,074 in 2010.
The average household income in Highwood is $96,649 with a poverty rate of 16.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,419 per month, and the median house value is $383,300. The median age in Highwood is 35.3 years, 35.2 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
Highwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highwoodwas:
- White: 71.17%
- Other race: 20.71%
- Black or African American: 5.54%
- Asian: 0.93%
- Two or more races: 0.93%
- Native American: 0.74%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,767 | 71.17% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 5.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.93% |
| Some Other Race | 1,096 | 20.71% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 0.93% |
Highwood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,967 | 2.64 | 39.5 |
| Married | 925 | 3.36 | 58.1 |
| Male | 145 | 4.23 | 22.1 |
| Female | 197 | 2.91 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.29 | 23 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 502 | 13.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 3.00% |
| High School Graduate | 805 | 22.35% |
| Some College | 640 | 17.77% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 3.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 749 | 20.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 656 | 18.21% |
Highwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Asian | 49 | 49 | 46 |
| White | 2,027 | 1,933 | 1,156 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 9 |
| Black | 262 | 232 | 76 |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 778 | 127 |
| Other Race | 634 | 397 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,109
Average Earnings
$36,993
Average Male
$28,261
Average Female
Highwood Language by Age
Highwood Language
54.05% of Highwood residents speak only English, while 45.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.85% of the population.
Highwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,584 | 304 | 11.76% |
| Black | 284 | 13 | 4.58% |
| Other | 136 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 2,334 | 526 | 22.54% |
16.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.01%
Male Poverty Rate
17.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Highwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highwood is White, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highwood is Hispanic, with 22.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.44%.
Highwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Highwood Married by Age and Sex
Highwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Highwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 5.70% |
| Black | 59 | 27.44% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.60% |
Highwood Veterans by Education
4.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.96%
Born in Highwood
70.75%
Native Born
29.25%
Foreign Born
20.57%
Non Citizen
8.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
70.75% of Highwood residents were born in the United States, with 53.96% having been born in Illinois. 20.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,590 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 3,707 | 117 | 0.32% |
| 1950 | 3,813 | 106 | 0.28% |
| 1960 | 4,499 | 686 | 1.67% |
| 1970 | 4,973 | 474 | 1.01% |
| 1980 | 5,452 | 479 | 0.92% |
| 1990 | 5,331 | -121 | -0.22% |
| 2000 | 4,143 | -1,188 | -2.49% |
| 2010 | 5,405 | 1,262 | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 5,372 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 5,339 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 5,306 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 5,273 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 5,240 | -33 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 5,207 | -33 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 5,174 | -33 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 5,141 | -33 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 5,108 | -33 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 5,074 | -34 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 5,041 | -33 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 5,008 | -33 | -0.65% |