Highwood, IL Demographics
A map of Highwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 2,598 | 51.2% |
White | 2,071 | 40.8% |
Asian | 137 | 2.7% |
Multiracial | 127 | 2.5% |
Black | 110 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 31 | 0.6% |
Highwood, Illinois had a population of 5,074 in 2020. It was 40.8% White, 2.2% Black, 2.7% Asian, 51.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Highwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is the 334th most populous. 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's White Population
2,071 residents of Highwood identify as White, or 40.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Highwood less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is ranked #1383 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Highwood is less White than neighboring Highland Park (82.3% White), Deerfield (86.7% White), Lake Forest (84.6% White), Bannockburn (65.8% White), and Northbrook (76.7% White).
Highwood's Black Population
110 residents of Highwood identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Highwood slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is ranked #347 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Highwood is more Black than neighboring Highland Park (1.5% Black), Deerfield (0.7% Black), Lake Forest (1.2% Black), and Northbrook (0.7% Black). Highwood is less Black than neighboring Bannockburn (8.1% Black).
Highwood's Asian Population
137 residents of Highwood identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Highwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is ranked #190 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Highwood is less Asian than neighboring Highland Park (3.6% Asian), Deerfield (5.3% Asian), Lake Forest (5.8% Asian), Bannockburn (16.6% Asian), and Northbrook (16.3% Asian).
Highwood's Hispanic Population
2,598 residents of Highwood identify as Hispanic, or 51.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Highwood considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is ranked #22 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Highwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (8.9% Hispanic), Deerfield (4.1% Hispanic), Lake Forest (4.7% Hispanic), Bannockburn (4.4% Hispanic), and Northbrook (3.4% Hispanic).
Highwood's Native American/Other Population
31 residents of Highwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Highwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Highwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Deerfield (0.3% Native American/Other), Lake Forest (0.4% Native American/Other), and Northbrook (0.3% Native American/Other). Highwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bannockburn (0.9% Native American/Other).
Highwood's Multiracial Population
127 residents of Highwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Highwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Highwood is ranked #1102 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Highwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (3.1% Multiracial), Deerfield (2.9% Multiracial), Lake Forest (3.3% Multiracial), Bannockburn (4.1% Multiracial), and Northbrook (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.