Demographics & People — Highland, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,268 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,793 |
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| Family Households | 2,744 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1474 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,481 |
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| Black or African American | 18 |
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| Asian | 352 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,149 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,383 |
| Irish | 1,925 |
| English | 1,077 |
| Other groups | 1,050 |
| Italian | 672 |
| American | 615 |
| Swiss | 415 |
| French (except Basque) | 281 |
| French Canadian | 255 |
Language
| English Only | 9,245 |
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| Spanish | 167 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,723 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 716 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,217 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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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, Illinois.
