Highwood, IL Demographics

A map of Highwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,025	2,071	57.1%	40.8%
Hispanic	1,939	2,598	36.6%	51.2%
Multiracial	167	127	3.2%	2.5%
Asian	109	137	2.1%	2.7%
Black	61	110	1.2%	2.2%
Native American/Other	0	31	0.0%	0.6%

Highwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,301, an increase from the 5,074 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 36.6% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, 1.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Highwood, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highwood is ranked the 326th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Highwood was ranked the 334th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highwood's White Population

3,025 residents of Highwood, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Highwood ranks 1383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's White population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. White residents' share of Highwood's population has increased from 40.8% to 57.1%.

Highwood is less White than neighboring Highland Park (80.8% White), Deerfield (86.1% White), Lake Forest (80.2% White), Bannockburn (73.8% White), and Northbrook (73.8% White).

Highwood's Black Population

61 residents of Highwood, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Highwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Highwood ranks 356th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.5%. Black residents' share of Highwood's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.2%.

Highwood is more Black than neighboring Deerfield (0.2% Black), and Lake Forest (1% Black). Highwood is less Black than neighboring Highland Park (2% Black), Bannockburn (4.9% Black), and Northbrook (1.8% Black).

Highwood's Asian Population

109 residents of Highwood, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highwood is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Highwood ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Asian residents' share of Highwood's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Highwood is less Asian than neighboring Highland Park (2.4% Asian), Deerfield (5.6% Asian), Lake Forest (6.4% Asian), Bannockburn (6.7% Asian), and Northbrook (16.2% Asian).

Highwood's Hispanic Population

1,939 residents of Highwood, or 36.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Highwood ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Highwood's population has decreased from 51.2% to 36.6%.

Highwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (11% Hispanic), Deerfield (5.4% Hispanic), Lake Forest (6.1% Hispanic), Bannockburn (10.5% Hispanic), and Northbrook (5.4% Hispanic).

Highwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Highwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Highwood ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Highwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Highwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Deerfield (0.3% Native American/Other), Lake Forest (0.9% Native American/Other), Bannockburn (2.6% Native American/Other), and Northbrook (0.1% Native American/Other).

Highwood's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Highwood, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Highwood ranks 1116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Highwood's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Highwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (3.1% Multiracial), Deerfield (2.4% Multiracial), Bannockburn (1.6% Multiracial), and Northbrook (2.7% Multiracial). Highwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Forest (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.