Highwood, Illinois
Highwood: City in Illinois
About
Highwood is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,405 and a population density of 7,613 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,301 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Highwood
| Population : | 5,301 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Postal code : | 60040 |
| Area : | 0.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:28:03 (7th December 2025) |
| Density : | 7,466 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Highwood is located at 42°11'59"N 87°48'33"W (42.1997500, -87.8092300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Highwood decreased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,405 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,438 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,419 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,419 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,404 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,371 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,349 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,316 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,259 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,224 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,301 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,144 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,689 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 29,052 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,705 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 95.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,258 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,730 |
Highwood zip code is 60040.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 17097
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,730 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,103 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $435 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $698 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 88 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,186 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,210 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 124,082 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 432,165 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 370,347 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,913 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,725 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,549 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 713 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,097 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 360,980 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,011 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,371 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,208 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 744 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 69 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,180 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,988 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 58.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 495.07 |
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Schools in Highwood
College & universities near Highwood, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146481 | Lake Forest College | Lake Forest (IL) | 60045-2399 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Highwood, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Highwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Highwood Post Office | Highwood (IL) | 60040 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Highland Park | 29,427 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| City of Lake Forest | 19,375 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Highwood distances to largest Illinois cities
