State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
7,156.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.67%
Growth Since 2010
-4.64%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Highwood, Illinois Population 2021
5,154
Highwood is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 5,154, it is the 325th largest city in Illinois and the 4684th largest city in the United States . Highwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,405 in 2010. Highwood reached it's highest population of 5,452 in 1980. Spanning over 1 miles, Highwood has a population density of 7,156 people per square mile.
The average household income in Highwood is $96,649 with a poverty rate of 16.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,287 per month, and the median house value is $354,800. 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 Highwood was:
- White: 73.18%
- Other race: 18.93%
- Black or African American: 4.52%
- Asian: 1.71%
- Two or more races: 1.07%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Highwood, Illinois is 5,154 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,259.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,405.
Highwood, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,886 | 73.18% |
| Some Other Race | 1,005 | 18.93% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 4.52% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 1.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.58% |
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Highwood Population by Race
Highwood Population Pyramid $2021
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Highwood Population by Age
Highwood Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,897 | 2.75 | 37.1 |
| Married | 919 | 3.58 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 707 | 1.25 | 26.4 |
| Female | 160 | 2.8 | 24.4 |
| Male | 111 | 5.39 | 21.6 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
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Highwood Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 473 | 13.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 979 | 27.90% |
| Some College | 433 | 12.34% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 3.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 778 | 22.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 584 | 16.64% |
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Highwood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Highwood Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,790 | 1,672 | 1,092 |
| Hispanic | 1,437 | 937 | 143 |
| Other Race | 598 | 397 | 48 |
| Black | 216 | 191 | 43 |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 7 |
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%.
Highwood Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,171
Average Earnings
$34,864
Average Male
$29,947
Average Female
Highwood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Highwood Language by Age
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Highwood Language
49.14% of Highwood residents speak only English, while 50.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.46% of the population.
Highwood Language
Highwood Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,696 | 769 | 28.52% |
| Other | 1,005 | 137 | 13.63% |
| White | 2,208 | 98 | 4.44% |
| Black | 232 | 10 | 4.31% |
16.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.01%
Male Poverty Rate
17.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Highwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highwood is Hispanic, with 28.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highwood is Black, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.84%.
Highwood Poverty
Highwood Poverty Rate by Education
Highwood Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Highwood Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Highwood Marital Status by Race
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Highwood Marital Status
Highwood Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 7.16% |
| Black | 55 | 31.43% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 1.91% |
Highwood Veterans by Race
Highwood Veterans by Education
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3.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
Highwood Veterans by Education
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70.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
2%
Unemployment Rate
Highwood Employment by Age
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Highwood Employment by Race
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Highwood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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69.42%
Native Born
30.58%
Foreign Born
21.47%
Non Citizen
9.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
69.42% of Highwood residents were born in the United States, with 53.37% having been born in Illinois. 21.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Highwood Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,154 | -35 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 5,189 | -35 | -0.67% |
| 2019 | 5,224 | -35 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 5,259 | -57 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 5,316 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 5,349 | -22 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 5,371 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 5,404 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 5,419 | 0.00% | |
| 2012 | 5,419 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 5,438 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 5,451 | 1,308 | 2.78% |
| 2000 | 4,143 | -1,188 | -2.49% |
| 1990 | 5,331 | -121 | -0.22% |
| 1980 | 5,452 | 479 | 0.92% |
| 1970 | 4,973 | 474 | 1.01% |
| 1960 | 4,499 | 686 | 1.67% |
| 1950 | 3,813 | 106 | 0.28% |
| 1940 | 3,707 | 117 | 0.32% |
| 1930 | 3,590 | 0.00% |