Highland, IL

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Highland Overview

10,215
TOTAL POPULATION
4,984
MALE POPULATION
5,231
FEMALE POPULATION
95.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,810
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,924
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,779
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,528
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Highland Zip Codes

Highland Area Codes

Race in Highland

The most populous races in Highland are White / Caucasian (9,619 | 94.2%), Asian (342 | 3.4%), and Two or more Races (216 | 2.1%).
Race in Highland
Race# Population% Population
Asian3423.4%
Black / African American370.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino880.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian9,61994.2%
Two or more Races2162.1%
Some other Race10.0%
Total10,215100.0%

Ancestry in Highland

The most populous ancestries reported in Highland are German (4,149 | 40.6%), Irish (1,925 | 18.8%), English (1,077 | 10.5%), Italian (672 | 6.6%), and American (615 | 6.0%), together accounting for 82.6% of all Highland residents.
Ancestry in Highland
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6156.0%
Arab120.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.1%
Austrian100.1%
Belgian680.7%
Bhutanese140.1%
British130.1%
Cherokee20.0%
Czech150.2%
Czechoslovakian80.1%
Dutch1851.8%
English1,07710.5%
European550.5%
French2812.8%
French Canadian2552.5%
German4,14940.6%
Hungarian790.8%
Indian (Asian)1441.4%
Indonesian180.2%
Irish1,92518.8%
Italian6726.6%
Jamaican280.3%
Korean360.4%
Lithuanian80.1%
Mexican580.6%
Northern European200.2%
Polish1101.1%
Portuguese550.5%
Puerto Rican160.2%
Russian130.1%
Scotch-Irish190.2%
Scottish770.7%
Sri Lankan1821.8%
Swedish750.7%
Swiss4154.1%
Syrian40.0%
Thai120.1%
Ukrainian260.3%
Welsh90.1%
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Immigrants in Highland

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Highland came from Asia (280 | 2.7%), Eastern Asia (204 | 2.0%), Korea (122 | 1.2%), China (73 | 0.7%), and South Eastern Asia (64 | 0.6%), together accounting for 7.3% of all Highland residents.
Immigrants in Highland
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia2802.7%
Azores130.1%
Cambodia40.0%
Canada50.1%
Caribbean280.3%
Central America130.1%
China730.7%
Eastern Asia2042.0%
England180.2%
Europe350.3%
Germany40.0%
India120.1%
Jamaica280.3%
Japan90.1%
Korea1221.2%
Latin America410.4%
Mexico130.1%
Northern Europe180.2%
Philippines70.1%
Portugal130.1%
South Central Asia120.1%
South Eastern Asia640.6%
Southern Europe130.1%
Taiwan70.1%
Vietnam350.3%
Western Europe40.0%
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Sex and Age in Highland

Sex and Age in Highland

The most populous age groups in Highland are 55 to 59 Years (519 | 10.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (705 | 13.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Highland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years257 (5.2%)176 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years228 (4.6%)342 (6.5%)
10 to 14 Years361 (7.2%)246 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years240 (4.8%)262 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years229 (4.6%)185 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years339 (6.8%)334 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years246 (4.9%)409 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years439 (8.8%)471 (9.0%)
40 to 44 Years388 (7.8%)296 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years215 (4.3%)266 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years369 (7.4%)157 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years519 (10.4%)269 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years325 (6.5%)705 (13.5%)
65 to 69 Years236 (4.7%)299 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years285 (5.7%)205 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years142 (2.9%)207 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years85 (1.7%)142 (2.7%)
85 Years and over81 (1.6%)260 (5.0%)
Total4,984 (100.0%)5,231 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Highland

Median Family Size in Highland

The median family size in Highland is 2.72 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,093 | 74.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.83 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (475 | 16.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.37 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Highland
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,093 (74.5%)2.83
Single Male/Father240 (8.6%)2.40
Single Female/Mother475 (16.9%)2.37
Total Families2,808 (100.0%)2.72

Median Household Size in Highland

The median household size in Highland is 2.11 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,093 | 43.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.84 persons per household. non-family households (1,958 | 41.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Highland
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,093 (43.9%)2.84
Single Male/Father240 (5.0%)2.76
Single Female/Mother475 (10.0%)2.52
Non-family1,958 (41.1%)1.15
Total Households4,766 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Highland

Out of a total of 4,766 households in Highland, 2,808 (58.9%) are family households, while 1,958 (41.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,421, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,693.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Highland
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,693 (35.5%)
2-Person Households1,421 (29.8%)255 (5.3%)
3-Person Households731 (15.3%)10 (0.2%)
4-Person Households481 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households146 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households27 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,808 (58.9%)1,958 (41.1%)

Female Fertility in Highland

Fertility by Age in Highland

Average fertility rate in Highland is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Highland
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years59 (83.1%)64.0
35 to 50 years12 (16.9%)12.0
Total71 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Highland

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Highland
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Highland

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Highland
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree60 (84.5%)97.0
Graduate Degree11 (15.5%)56.0
Total71 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Highland

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Highland
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Highland

Income Overview in Highland

Per Capita Income in Highland is $40,810, while median incomes of families and households are $97,924 and $75,779 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,215$40,810
Median Family Income2,808$97,924
Mean Family Income2,808$108,245
Median Household Income4,766$75,779
Mean Household Income4,766$86,326
Income Deficit2,808$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,21537.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,21562.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,2150.38

Earnings by Sex in Highland

Average Earnings in Highland are $46,008, $57,990 for men and $36,009 for women, a difference of 37.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Highland
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,095 (53.0%)$57,990
Female2,748 (47.0%)$36,009
Total5,843 (100.0%)$46,008

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Highland

The most common earnings brackets in Highland are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (609 | 19.7%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (322 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Highland
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less140 (4.5%)132 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99958 (1.9%)104 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499117 (3.8%)33 (1.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (0.5%)46 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49920 (0.6%)99 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99938 (1.2%)121 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49978 (2.5%)20 (0.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99945 (1.5%)32 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499100 (3.2%)85 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (0.6%)164 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99959 (1.9%)296 (10.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999135 (4.4%)173 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99961 (2.0%)322 (11.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999169 (5.5%)157 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999195 (6.3%)137 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999171 (5.5%)40 (1.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999318 (10.3%)162 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999309 (10.0%)243 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999609 (19.7%)251 (9.1%)
$100,000+439 (14.2%)131 (4.8%)
Total3,095 (100.0%)2,748 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Highland

Average earnings in Highland are $62,317 for men and $37,295 for women, a difference of 40.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,065, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $21,648. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,903, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,438.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Highland
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$21,648$28,438
High School Diploma$52,244$34,342
College or Associate's Degree$57,011$37,139
Bachelor's Degree$76,481$38,750
Graduate Degree$87,065$75,903
Total$62,317$37,295

Family Income in Highland

Family Income Brackets in Highland

According to the Highland family income data, there are 851 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Highland
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999511.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991013.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992539.0%
$50,000 to $74,99950317.9%
$75,000 to $99,99954219.3%
$100,000 to $149,99985130.3%
$150,000 to $199,99932611.6%
$200,000+1776.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Highland

4-person families (456 | 16.2%) account for the highest median family income in Highland with $136,979 per family, while 2-person families (1,561 | 55.6%) have the highest median income of $42,287 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Highland
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,561 (55.6%)$84,574
3-Person Families616 (21.9%)$104,839
4-Person Families456 (16.2%)$136,979
5-Person Families146 (5.2%)$110,481
6-Person Families27 (1.0%)$0
7+ Person Families2 (0.1%)$0
Total2,808 (100.0%)$97,924

Family Income by Number of Earners in Highland

The median family income in Highland is $97,924, with families comprising 3+ earners (275) having the highest median family income of $136,987, while families with no earners (256) have the lowest median family income of $68,462, accounting for 9.8% and 9.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Highland
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners256 (9.1%)$68,462
1 Earner1,119 (39.9%)$77,861
2 Earners1,158 (41.2%)$130,395
3+ Earners275 (9.8%)$136,987
Total2,808 (100.0%)$97,924

Household Income in Highland

Household Income Brackets in Highland

With 1,029 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Highland, accounting for 21.6% of all households. In contrast, only 57 households (1.2%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Highland
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000571.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991433.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994058.5%
$25,000 to $34,99947710.0%
$35,000 to $49,99950010.5%
$50,000 to $74,99977716.3%
$75,000 to $99,99979616.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,02921.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993537.4%
$200,000+2294.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Highland

The median household income in Highland is $75,779, with the highest median household income of $92,545 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,714 households (36.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,082, with 1,307 households (27.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Highland
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years109 (2.3%)$58,661
25 to 44 Years1,714 (36.0%)$92,545
45 to 64 Years1,636 (34.3%)$83,661
65+ Years1,307 (27.4%)$53,082
Total4,766 (100.0%)$75,779

Poverty in Highland

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Highland

With 1.4% poverty level for males and 5.3% for females among the residents of Highland, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 56 males (6.6%) and 72 females (13.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Highland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)10 (3.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)51 (6.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)54 (12.9%)
55 to 64 Years56 (6.6%)37 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years12 (2.4%)37 (7.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)72 (13.4%)
Total68 (1.4%)270 (5.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Highland

According to the poverty statistics in Highland, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Highland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years257 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)
5 Years27 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years397 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years165 (100.0%)179 (100.0%)
15 Years98 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years104 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years267 (100.0%)251 (96.2%)
25 to 34 Years585 (100.0%)734 (98.8%)
35 to 44 Years827 (100.0%)716 (93.3%)
45 to 54 Years570 (100.0%)365 (87.1%)
55 to 64 Years788 (93.4%)931 (96.2%)
65 to 74 Years495 (97.6%)457 (92.5%)
75 Years and over275 (100.0%)465 (86.6%)
Total4,855 (98.6%)4,858 (94.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Highland

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Highland
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children661 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,093 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Highland

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Highland
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Highland

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Highland
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Highland

Employment by Class of Employer in Highland

Among the 5,388 employed individuals in Highland, private company employees (3,910 | 72.6%), not-for-profit organizations (396 | 7.3%), and local government employees (344 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Highland
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,91072.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)861.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2284.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations3967.3%
Local Government Employees3446.4%
State Government Employees2504.6%
Federal Government Employees1743.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,388100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Highland

According to the labor force statistics for Highland, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,466), 65.3% or 5,528 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 133 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 95.7% or 1,525 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.7% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Highland
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years209 (57.6%)35 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years356 (86.0%)50 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Years643 (95.5%)6 (0.9%)
30 to 34 Years600 (91.6%)18 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,525 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years894 (88.8%)13 (1.5%)
55 to 59 Years626 (79.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years369 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years221 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over83 (9.1%)10 (12.0%)
Total5,528 (65.3%)133 (2.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Highland

According to labor force statistics for Highland, 81.1% of individuals (4,661) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,747) are in the labor force, with 0.8% or 37 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.5% or 1,613 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Highland
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School190 (81.5%)22 (9.5%)
High School Diploma791 (61.0%)31 (2.4%)
College / Associate Degree2,066 (84.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,613 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,661 (81.1%)46 (0.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Highland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Highland are Community & Social Service (622 | 11.5%), Management (619 | 11.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (522 | 9.7%), Education Instruction & Library (344 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (304 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Highland

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Highland, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.5%), Computers & Mathematics (88.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (88.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (86.7%), and Legal Services & Support (85.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Highland
OccupationMaleFemale
Management244 (39.4%)375 (60.6%)
Business & Financial156 (61.2%)99 (38.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science463 (88.7%)59 (11.3%)
Computers & Mathematics246 (88.8%)31 (11.2%)
Architecture & Engineering153 (89.5%)18 (10.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science64 (86.5%)10 (13.5%)
Community & Social Service 108 (17.4%)514 (82.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support14 (14.1%)85 (85.9%)
Education Instruction & Library73 (21.2%)271 (78.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment21 (13.3%)137 (86.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating60 (19.7%)244 (80.3%)
Health Technologists41 (21.2%)152 (78.8%)
Total (Category)1,031 (44.4%)1,291 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)2,793 (51.8%)2,602 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Highland are Security & Protection (290 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (176 | 3.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (175 | 3.2%), Law Enforcement (146 | 2.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (144 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Highland

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Highland, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (72.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (60.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (56.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Highland
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support78 (44.3%)98 (55.7%)
Security & Protection209 (72.1%)81 (27.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention63 (43.8%)81 (56.2%)
Law Enforcement146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving70 (40.0%)105 (60.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (57.1%)9 (42.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)117 (100.0%)
Total (Category)369 (47.4%)410 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)2,793 (51.8%)2,602 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Highland are Office & Administration (674 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (316 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Highland

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Highland
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related191 (60.4%)125 (39.6%)
Office & Administration37 (5.5%)637 (94.5%)
Total (Category)228 (23.0%)762 (77.0%)
Total (Overall)2,793 (51.8%)2,602 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Highland are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (343 | 6.4%), and Construction & Extraction (291 | 5.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Highland

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Highland
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair343 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)634 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,793 (51.8%)2,602 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Highland are Production (291 | 5.4%), Material Moving (204 | 3.8%), and Transportation (175 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Highland

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Highland
OccupationMaleFemale
Production185 (63.6%)106 (36.4%)
Transportation152 (86.9%)23 (13.1%)
Material Moving194 (95.1%)10 (4.9%)
Total (Category)531 (79.2%)139 (20.7%)
Total (Overall)2,793 (51.8%)2,602 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Highland

Employment Industries in Highland

The major employment industries in Highland include Manufacturing (744 | 13.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (705 | 13.1%), Professional & Scientific (567 | 10.5%), Educational Services (466 | 8.6%), and Retail Trade (446 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Highland

Employment Industries by Sex in Highland

The Highland industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Construction (89.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (79.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Highland
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction384 (89.1%)47 (10.9%)
Manufacturing359 (48.2%)385 (51.7%)
Wholesale Trade25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade290 (65.0%)156 (35.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing235 (67.5%)113 (32.5%)
Utilities87 (81.3%)20 (18.7%)
Information6 (20.7%)23 (79.3%)
Finance & Insurance86 (34.8%)161 (65.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific347 (61.2%)220 (38.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support85 (74.6%)29 (25.4%)
Educational Services110 (23.6%)356 (76.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance162 (23.0%)543 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation209 (83.3%)42 (16.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services70 (25.5%)205 (74.6%)
Public Administration241 (60.3%)159 (39.8%)
Total2,793 (51.8%)2,602 (48.2%)

Education in Highland

School Enrollment in Highland

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,170 students in Highland are elementary school (508 | 23.4%), high school (497 | 22.9%), and middle school (412 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Highland
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1647.6%
Kindergarten1054.8%
Elementary School50823.4%
Middle School41219.0%
High School49722.9%
College / Undergraduate41219.0%
Graduate / Professional723.3%
Total2,170100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Highland

Out of a total of 2,170 students who are enrolled in schools in Highland, 243 (11.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,927 (88.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 60 (73.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 112 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Highland
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds87 (76.3%)27 (23.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old497 (88.6%)64 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds537 (93.2%)39 (6.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds360 (92.8%)28 (7.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds150 (85.7%)25 (14.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over22 (26.8%)60 (73.2%)
Total1,927 (88.8%)243 (11.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Highland

Education (367 | 15.8%), business (345 | 14.9%), science & technology (300 | 13.0%), visual & performing arts (285 | 12.3%), and arts & humanities (283 | 12.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,317 individuals in Highland who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Highland
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics411.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1767.6%
Physical & Health Sciences1345.8%
Psychology602.6%
Social Sciences964.1%
Engineering1124.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology30013.0%
Business34514.9%
Education36715.8%
Literature & Languages130.6%
Liberal Arts & History411.8%
Visual & Performing Arts28512.3%
Communications642.8%
Arts & Humanities28312.2%
Total2,317100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Highland

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Highland

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Highland are males with 2 vehicles (1,441, accounting for 51.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,275, making up 55.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Highland
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle103 (3.7%)41 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle508 (18.2%)584 (22.5%)
2 Vehicles1,441 (51.6%)1,275 (49.1%)
3 Vehicles473 (16.9%)467 (18.0%)
4 Vehicles249 (8.9%)219 (8.4%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (0.7%)9 (0.4%)
Total2,793 (100.0%)2,595 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Highland

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Highland are 45 to 59 minutes (1,063 commuters, 21.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (849 commuters, 17.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (597 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Highland
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1823.7%
5 to 9 Minutes84917.2%
10 to 14 Minutes59512.0%
15 to 19 Minutes2344.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2124.3%
25 to 29 Minutes3026.1%
30 to 34 Minutes59712.1%
35 to 39 Minutes2625.3%
40 to 44 Minutes3026.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,06321.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2665.4%
90 or more Minutes851.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Highland

The most common commute times in Highland are 45 to 59 minutes (697 commuters, 27.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (548 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Highland
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes153 (6.1%)29 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes301 (11.9%)548 (22.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes251 (9.9%)344 (14.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes136 (5.4%)98 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes111 (4.4%)101 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes109 (4.3%)193 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes337 (13.3%)260 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes78 (3.1%)184 (7.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes181 (7.2%)121 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes697 (27.6%)366 (15.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes143 (5.7%)123 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes29 (1.1%)56 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Highland

The most frequent times of departure to work in Highland are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (503, 19.9%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (440, 18.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Highland
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM111 (4.4%)13 (0.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM226 (8.9%)98 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM245 (9.7%)67 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM359 (14.2%)295 (12.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM297 (11.8%)440 (18.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM503 (19.9%)395 (16.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM129 (5.1%)299 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM191 (7.6%)262 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM31 (1.2%)113 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM77 (3.0%)48 (2.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM38 (1.5%)82 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM44 (1.7%)31 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM189 (7.5%)85 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM86 (3.4%)195 (8.1%)
Total2,526 (100.0%)2,423 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Highland

Occupancy by Ownership in Highland

Of the total 4,766 dwellings in Highland, owner-occupied units account for 3,275 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,491 (31.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Highland
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,27568.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,49131.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,766100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Highland

Occupancy by Household Size in Highland
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,69335.5%
2-Person Household1,67635.2%
3-Person Household74115.5%
4+ Person Household65613.8%
Total Housing Units4,766100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Highland

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Highland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household787 (46.5%)906 (53.5%)
2-Person Household1,353 (80.7%)323 (19.3%)
3-Person Household607 (81.9%)134 (18.1%)
4+ Person Household528 (80.5%)128 (19.5%)
Total Housing Units3,275 (68.7%)1,491 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Highland

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Highland
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School62 (30.8%)139 (69.2%)
High School Diploma1,052 (74.8%)354 (25.2%)
College/Associate Degree1,079 (62.2%)657 (37.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,082 (76.0%)341 (24.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Highland

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Highland
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years84517.7%
35 to 44 Years97820.5%
45 to 54 Years63313.3%
55 to 64 Years1,00321.0%
65 to 74 Years65213.7%
75 to 84 Years4108.6%
85 Years and Over2455.1%
Total4,766100.0%

Housing Finances in Highland

Median Income by Occupancy in Highland

Median Income by Occupancy in Highland
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,275 (68.7%)$88,257
Renter-Occupied1,491 (31.3%)$37,379
Average4,766 (100.0%)$75,779

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Highland

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Highland
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (0.8%)14 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (0.3%)10 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (0.8%)117 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99958 (1.8%)144 (9.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99977 (2.4%)126 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999172 (5.2%)305 (20.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999272 (8.3%)227 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999576 (17.6%)201 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999600 (18.3%)197 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999924 (28.2%)107 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more536 (16.4%)43 (2.9%)
Total3,275 (100.0%)1,491 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Highland

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Highland
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)73 (4.9%)
$300 to $499279 (8.5%)93 (6.2%)
$500 to $799557 (17.0%)570 (38.2%)
$800 to $999346 (10.6%)191 (12.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,111 (33.9%)406 (27.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999671 (20.5%)69 (4.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499251 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99914 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more46 (1.4%)55 (3.7%)
Total3,275 (100.0%)1,491 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Highland

Housing Structures in Highland

Housing Structures in Highland
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,22567.7%
Single Unit, Attached2344.9%
2 Unit Apartments2575.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3898.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3206.7%
10 or more Apartments3156.6%
Mobile Home / Other260.5%
Total4,766100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Highland

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Highland
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,991 (92.7%)234 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached154 (65.8%)80 (34.2%)
2 Unit Apartments76 (29.6%)181 (70.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments45 (11.6%)344 (88.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9 (2.8%)311 (97.2%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)315 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total3,275 (68.7%)1,491 (31.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Highland

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Highland
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room24 (0.7%)30 (2.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms38 (1.2%)532 (35.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms901 (27.5%)698 (46.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,342 (41.0%)173 (11.6%)
8 or more Rooms970 (29.6%)58 (3.9%)
Total3,275 (100.0%)1,491 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Highland

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Highland
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,544 (77.7%)744 (49.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (0.5%)14 (0.9%)
Electricity649 (19.8%)733 (49.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene30 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels35 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,275 (100.0%)1,491 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Highland

Household Vehicle Usage in Highland
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle56 (1.7%)271 (18.2%)
1 Vehicle773 (23.6%)786 (52.7%)
2 Vehicles1,665 (50.8%)434 (29.1%)
3 or more Vehicles781 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,275 (100.0%)1,491 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Highland

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Highland

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,1352,140
Median Property Value$182,000$173,500
Median Household Income$61,169$436
Monthly Housing Costs$683$46
Real Estate Taxes$3,674$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Highland

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Highland
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00032 (2.8%)25 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99994 (8.3%)170 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999855 (75.3%)1,805 (84.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999154 (13.6%)111 (5.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)19 (0.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)10 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)2,140 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Highland

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Highland
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00029 (2.6%)41 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999160 (14.1%)6 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999113 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999134 (11.8%)59 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999353 (31.1%)138 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (7.3%)223 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999163 (14.4%)517 (24.2%)
$150,000 or more100 (8.8%)761 (35.6%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)2,140 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Highland

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Highland
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x369 (32.5%)107,266 (5,012.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x180 (15.9%)1,549 (72.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x188 (16.6%)257 (12.0%)
4.0x or more386 (34.0%)202 (9.4%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)2,140 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Highland

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Highland
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80048 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49950 (4.4%)79 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,037 (91.4%)39 (1.8%)
Total1,135 (100.0%)2,140 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Highland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Highland

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Highland
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years539 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,472 (96.9%)47 (3.1%)
19 to 25 Years543 (96.1%)22 (3.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,169 (95.0%)62 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,525 (95.7%)69 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years867 (87.7%)122 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,808 (99.8%)4 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,001 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older812 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,736 (96.8%)326 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Highland

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Highland
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born539 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,472 (96.9%)47 (3.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen543 (96.1%)22 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Highland

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Highland
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000604 (90.1%)66 (9.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,527 (91.2%)147 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,413 (99.2%)12 (0.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,815 (97.8%)40 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over4,377 (98.6%)61 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Highland

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Highland
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6121 (22.5%)442 (82.0%)
6 to 18 Years321 (21.1%)1,273 (83.8%)
19 to 25 Years56 (9.9%)487 (86.2%)
25 to 34 Years253 (20.5%)970 (78.8%)
35 to 44 Years309 (19.4%)1,360 (85.3%)
45 to 54 Years113 (11.4%)798 (80.7%)
55 to 64 Years523 (28.9%)1,336 (73.7%)
65 to 74 Years945 (94.4%)718 (71.7%)
75 Years and over798 (98.3%)626 (77.1%)
Total3,439 (34.2%)8,010 (79.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Highland

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Highland
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (7.4%)
5 to 17 Years161 (20.3%)13 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years233 (27.4%)256 (25.5%)
35 to 64 Years260 (11.6%)331 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years148 (29.2%)89 (18.0%)
75 Years and over94 (34.2%)322 (60.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Highland

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Highland: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years67 (7.9%)224 (22.3%)
35 to 64 Years135 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years64 (12.6%)14 (2.8%)
75 Years and over40 (14.5%)130 (24.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Highland: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (7.4%)
5 to 17 Years31 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years97 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (1.3%)31 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (2.2%)
75 Years and over9 (3.3%)47 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Highland: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years130 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years69 (8.1%)32 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years61 (2.7%)76 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years36 (7.1%)11 (2.2%)
75 Years and over43 (15.6%)54 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Highland: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (1.6%)300 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years84 (16.6%)64 (13.0%)
75 Years and over94 (34.2%)217 (40.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Highland: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (1.7%)93 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years81 (16.0%)14 (2.8%)
75 Years and over50 (18.2%)28 (5.2%)

Technology Access in Highland

Computing Device Access in Highland

Computing Device Access in Highland
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,46772.7%
Smartphone3,98083.5%
Tablet3,03063.6%
No Computing Device3186.7%
Total4,766100.0%

Internet Access in Highland

Internet Access in Highland
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.2%
Broadband Home3,60775.7%
Cellular Data Only75015.7%
Satellite Internet1703.6%
No Internet3627.6%
Total4,766100.0%

Highland Summary

Highland, Illinois is a city located in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Metro-East region of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The population was 8,521 at the 2010 census.

History

Highland was founded in 1837 by German immigrants who had come to the area from Pennsylvania. The city was named after the highlands of Scotland, and the settlers were mostly of German and Swiss descent. The city was incorporated in 1868.
Highland was a major center of the coal mining industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city was home to several coal mines, including the Highland Coal Company, which was founded in 1883. The city was also home to several other industries, including a brickyard, a brewery, and a furniture factory.

Geography

Highland is located at 38°25′N 89°41′W (38.4133, -89.6833). According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 km2), all land.

Economy

Highland is home to several businesses, including a number of manufacturing companies. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
Highland is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Highland Community College, which is part of the Illinois Community College System.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,521 people, 3,521 households, and 2,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,735.3 people per square mile (671.3/km2). There were 3,845 housing units at an average density of 781.3 per square mile (301.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 3,521 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Highland?
Total Population of Highland is 10,215.
What is the Total Male Population of Highland?
Total Male Population of Highland is 4,984.
What is the Total Female Population of Highland?
Total Female Population of Highland is 5,231.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Highland?
There are 95.28 Males per 100 Females in Highland.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Highland?
There are 104.96 Females per 100 Males in Highland.
What is the Median Population Age in Highland?
Median Population Age in Highland is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Highland
Average Family Size in Highland is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Highland
Average Household Size in Highland is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Highland?
Per Capita income in Highland is $40,810.
What is the Median Family Income in Highland?
Median Family Income in Highland is $97,924.
What is the Median Household income in Highland?
Median Household Income in Highland is $75,779.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Highland?
Income or Wage Gap in Highland is 37.9%.
Women in Highland earn 62.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Highland?
Inequality or Gini Index in Highland is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Highland?
There are 5,528 People in the Labor Forcein in Highland.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Highland?
65.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Highland.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Highland?
Unemployment Rate in Highland is 2.4%.