Where does this demographic data come from?

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.

Highwood, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,301

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.1%3,025

Hispanic/Latino

36.6%1,939

Two or More

3.2%167

Asian

2.1%109

Black

1.2%61

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%182

High School Diploma

15%528

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%240

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%415

Associate's Degree

2.6%90

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%755

Master's Degree

14.3%502

Professional Degree

3.3%117

HS or Higher

80.6%

BA or Higher

39.1%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$405,400

Median Renti

$1,900

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56%1,133

Renter-Occupied

44%892

Total Units

2,076

Homeownership

56%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%17

$150K–$200K

2.9%33

$200K–$300K

6.2%70

$300K–$500K

47.8%542

$500K–$1M

38.2%433

$1M+

3.4%38

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

144

$1,500–$2,000

346

$2,000+

352

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%24

2000–2009

7.1%147

1990–1999

13.5%281

1980–1989

10.7%223

1970–1979

17.2%358

1960–1969

2.5%51

1950–1959

6.4%133

1940–1949

4.3%90

1939 or earlier

37%769

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%1,818

Electricity

5.1%104

Other

3.8%76

No Fuel

0.9%18

Solar

0.4%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,875

Mean Household Incomei

$133,916

Per Capita Incomei

$51,301

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

2,958

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%28

$10K–$15K

0.8%17

$15K–$20K

1.6%32

$20K–$25K

4.4%89

$25K–$30K

9.6%194

$30K–$35K

4%82

$40K–$45K

1.4%28

$45K–$50K

0.7%14

$50K–$60K

4.3%87

$60K–$75K

3.6%72

$75K–$100K

12.3%250

$100K–$125K

15%304

$125K–$150K

11.8%239

$150K–$200K

12.3%250

$200K+

16.7%339

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,769

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,757

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

106(2.6% of civilian adults)