Demographics & People — Highland Park, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 30,229 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~30,800 |
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| Median Age | 45.0 |
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| Total Households | 11,761 |
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| Family Households | 8,523 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.293 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 24,955 |
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| Black or African American | 491 |
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| Asian | 955 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,614 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,999 |
| Other groups | 5,993 |
| German | 4,169 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,049 |
| Irish | 2,784 |
| Russian | 2,659 |
| English | 2,480 |
| Polish | 2,478 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,193 |
| Italian | 2,103 |
Language
| English Only | 23,014 |
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| Spanish | 2,582 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,193 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 799 |
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| Population 18+ | 22,877 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland Park, Illinois.
