Highland, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
10,268
Population
1,434/sq mi density
$77,886
Median Income
$42,790 per capita
$185,800
Home Value
$276,286 Zillow
$776
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
141
Violent Crime/100K
604 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,886 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,800 home value, $776/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,268
Census 2023
Population Density
1,434
per square mile
Land Area
7.6
square miles (19.8 km²)
Median Age
42.1 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.3%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
4.2%
Asian
3.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.1%
Spanish
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
7.9%
32% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.0%
38% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.8%
67% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.444
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,268 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,434 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.0% |
| Female | 49.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
Language
| English Only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 7.9% |
| Disability | 18.0% |
| Health Insurance | 97.2% |
| Uninsured | 2.8% |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.444 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |