Demographics & People — Highland, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,268 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,200 |
| Median Age | 41.8 |
| Total Households | 4,793 |
| Family Households | 2,744 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1474 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,481 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Asian | 352 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 435 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 167 |
| Population 5+ | 9,723 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 716 |
| Population 18+ | 8,217 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Highland, Illinois.