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All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Highland Park, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

30,398

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.8%24,559

Hispanic/Latino

11%3,336

Two or More

3.1%932

Asian

2.4%727

Black

2%609

Other

0.7%224

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%233

High School Diploma

6.3%1,348

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%401

Some College (1+ yr)

8%1,722

Associate's Degree

3.1%656

Bachelor's Degree

37.8%8,098

Master's Degree

23.3%4,996

Professional Degree

12.1%2,591

Doctorate

3.7%803

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

76.9%

Graduate+

39.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$607,300

Median Renti

$1,925

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%9,875

Renter-Occupied

16.2%1,912

Total Units

12,488

Homeownership

83.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%150

$50K–$100K

0.4%37

$100K–$150K

1.7%172

$150K–$200K

1.2%122

$200K–$300K

4.8%477

$300K–$500K

29.7%2,934

$500K–$1M

44.1%4,359

$1M+

16.4%1,624

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

216

$1,500–$2,000

505

$2,000+

827

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%161

2010–2019

3.3%418

2000–2009

10.9%1,361

1990–1999

7.3%917

1980–1989

8.4%1,050

1970–1979

9.7%1,208

1960–1969

13.6%1,694

1950–1959

16.9%2,108

1940–1949

4.7%590

1939 or earlier

23.9%2,981

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.7%9,979

Electricity

13.6%1,601

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%99

No Fuel

0.6%66

Other

0.4%42

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$168,094

Mean Household Incomei

$250,788

Per Capita Incomei

$98,275

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

15,497

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%311

$10K–$15K

1.5%173

$15K–$20K

0.7%81

$20K–$25K

1.8%211

$25K–$30K

1.4%166

$30K–$35K

5%588

$35K–$40K

1%119

$40K–$45K

1.3%151

$45K–$50K

2.2%265

$50K–$60K

3.5%407

$60K–$75K

2.8%331

$75K–$100K

6.6%777

$100K–$125K

9.3%1,092

$125K–$150K

5%588

$150K–$200K

11.5%1,359

$200K+

43.8%5,168

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

199

Residentsi

314

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

46 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers47 homes87% occupied$382/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8152 homes98% occupied$417/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $168,094/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $50K/yr

83.9%

Very low income$50K–$84K/yr

13.8%

Low income$84K–$134K/yr

2.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.7% of subsidized households are minority

10.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,701

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,803

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

722(3.1% of civilian adults)