Highland, Illinois
Highland: City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
About
Highland is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,919 and a population density of 502 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,017 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Highland
| Population : | 10,017 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 62249 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 19.77 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:30:29 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 507 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highland is located at 38°44'22"N 89°40'16"W (38.7394900, -89.6712000).
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Official website of Highland
Demographics
The population of Highland increased by 0.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,919 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,934 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,910 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,872 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,907 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,853 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,834 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,831 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,845 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,858 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,017 | 1.59% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 143,592 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 145,151 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 147,067 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 145,438 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 46.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 36.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 37.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,246 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 29.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
Highland zip code is 62249.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 17119
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $762,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,871 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $578 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,736 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 54,437 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.65 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 498,141 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,170,054 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,915,182 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 3,783,674 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,735 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,492 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,579 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 19,410 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,524 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,017 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,742 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,339 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,397 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,912 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,102.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20.48 |
Other Places in Highland
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People born in Highland (11)
People born in Highland, including baseball player Aaron Rakers, football defensive tackle in the National Football League Bob Hoskins, baseball player Harry Parker, .
List
- James Head (American martial artist) he was born in 09/02/1984
- Jay Hoffman (American politician) he was born in 06/11/1961
- Ken Oberkfell (baseball player and manager) he was born in 04/05/1956
- Morris Bradshaw (American football player) he was born in 19/10/1952
- Steve Hug (American former gymnast) he was born in 20/05/1952
- LuAnn Bennett she was born in 03/10/1953
- Augustus Charles Bernays (American surgeon) he was born in 13/10/1854
- Geoff Hartlieb (American baseball player) he was born in 09/12/1993
Schools in Highland
College & universities near Highland, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147013 | McKendree University | Lebanon (IL) | 62254-1291 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highland, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Highland
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Post Office | Highland (IL) | 62249 |
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Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Glen Carbon | 12,887 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Wood River | 10,002 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Bethalto | 9,201 | Village in Illinois |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Highland distances to largest Illinois cities
