Highwood is a city located in Lake County Illinois. Highwood has a 2024 population of 5,377. Highwood is currently growing at a rate of 1.38% annually and its population has increased by 5.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,084 in 2020.
The average household income in Highwood is $128,703 with a poverty rate of 15.79%. The median age in Highwood is 35.9 years: 34.4 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Highwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,069 | 58.54% |
| Other race | 1,521 | 29.01% |
| Two or more races | 441 | 8.41% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,937 | 2.66 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 1,013 | 3.31 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 587 | 1.43 | 26.7 | 73.3 |
| Female | 236 | 2.76 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 101 | 3 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 252 | 7.61% |
| Associates Degree | 138 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 632 | 19.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 628 | 18.97% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 18.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 426 | 12.87% |
| Some College | 616 | 18.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,005 | 1,959 | 1,093 |
| Hispanic | 1,078 | 454 | 44 |
| Other Race | 772 | 267 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 131 | 75 |
| Black | 105 | 97 | 0 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,679 | $118,647 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,141 | $100,714 | $83,678 |
| High School Graduate | $42,175 | $42,067 | $42,569 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,211 | $46,000 | $16,026 |
| Overall | $56,047 | $74,333 | $36,028 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $0 | $29,750 |
$56,047
Average Earnings
$74,333
Average Male
$36,028
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.21% of Highwood residents speak only English, while 46.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,702 | 419 | 15.51% |
| Hispanic | 2,127 | 394 | 18.52% |
| Other | 1,521 | 385 | 25.31% |
| Black | 124 | 1 | 0.81% |
15.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.37%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Highwood is Other, with 25.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Highwood is Black, with 0.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.15% |
| High School | 14.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.41% |
| Some College | 0.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.25% |
| Male Employed | 16.52% |
| Female Employed | 11.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,838 | $148,132 |
| Households | $101,862 | $128,703 |
| Married Families | $120,781 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,189 | $76,177 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
167
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 3.61% |
| Black | 48 | 57.14% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 10.93% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.55%
Born in Highwood
76.71%
Native Born
23.29%
Foreign Born
16.98%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
76.71% of Highwood residents were born in the United States, with 58.55% having been born in Illinois. 16.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,743 | 73 | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 5,670 | 73 | 1.3% |
| 2027 | 5,597 | 74 | 1.34% |
| 2026 | 5,523 | 73 | 1.34% |
| 2025 | 5,450 | 73 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 5,377 | 73 | 1.38% |
| 2023 | 5,304 | -30 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 5,334 | -43 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 5,377 | 293 | 5.76% |
| 2020 | 5,084 | -144 | -2.75% |
| 2019 | 5,228 | -41 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 5,269 | -50 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 5,319 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 5,352 | -20 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 5,372 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 5,405 | -15 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 5,420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5,420 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 5,439 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 5,452 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,143 | -1,188 | -22.28% |
| 1990 | 5,331 | -121 | -2.22% |
| 1980 | 5,452 | 479 | 9.63% |
| 1970 | 4,973 | 474 | 10.54% |
| 1960 | 4,499 | 686 | 17.99% |
| 1950 | 3,813 | 106 | 2.86% |
| 1940 | 3,707 | 117 | 3.26% |
| 1930 | 3,590 | -2,153 | -37.49% |