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Highland

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.157
State:
Illinois

Highland is a city located in Madison County, Illinois. Highland has a 2026 population of 10,002. Highland is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,079 in 2020.

The median household income in Highland is $82,551 with a poverty rate of 5.97%. The median age in Highland is 41.8 years: 40.9 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males.

10K
Total Population
1,397
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.13%
Growth

Highland Population

Highland Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,002-13-0.13%
202510,015-13-0.13%
202410,02860.06%
202310,022-31-0.31%
202210,053-17-0.17%
202110,070-9-0.09%
202010,079420.42%
20199,858130.13%
20189,845140.14%
20179,831-3-0.03%
20169,834-19-0.19%
20159,853-54-0.55%
20149,907350.35%
20139,872-38-0.38%
20129,910-24-0.24%
20119,934-33-0.33%
20109,967480.48%
20008,43891312.13%
19907,5254035.66%
19807,1221,14119.08%
19705,9811,03821%
19604,94366015.41%
19504,28346312.12%
19403,82050115.09%
19303,31941714.37%
19202,9022278.49%
19102,67500%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 40.9 years

Highland Adults

There are 8,289 adults, (2,029 of whom are seniors) in Highland.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,099 (49.7%)
Male: 5,163 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Highland includes 93.42% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,58793.42%
Two or more races5515.37%
Asian1041.01%
Black or African American190.19%
Other race10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2422.36%
Two or more races1131.1%
Other race10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,34591.06%
Two or more races4384.27%
Asian1041.01%
Black or African American190.19%

Highland Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Highland 's average per capita income is $54,091. Household income levels show a median of $82,551. The poverty rate stands at 5.97%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$124,399-
Families$104,969$119,697
Households$82,551$94,798
Non Families$45,845$61,092

$54,091

Average Income

$82,551

Median Household Income

5.97%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)