Highland, IL is a small city located in Madison County and has a population of 10,215. The city has a population density of 1,495 people per square mile which is much greater than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include many restaurants like The Rustic Stone and McAlisters Deli as well as shops like Antique Emporium and Get It Now. Highland also offers an array of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking at the Grantfork Trailhead or camping at Silver Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. There are also several organizations such as Highland Jaycees and the Chamber of Commerce that offer events throughout the year to engage community members. Lastly local sporting events are available at Glik Park where sports teams from all different age groups can play baseball, softball, and soccer.
The population in Highland is 10,215. There are 1,524 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Highland is 40.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Highland is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Highland
- 53.8% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 14.9% have children, but are single
Race in Highland
- 89.9% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 6.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander