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Highland Community Unit School District 5
Highland Community Unit School District 5 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 18,542. The median household income is $90,178 and the median age is 45.0.
18,542
Population
104
People / sq mi
$90,178
Median Income
45.0
Median Age
Highland Community Unit School District 5 covers 179 sq mi of land at 103.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$90,178
Median Household Income
$50,158
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$224,800
Median Home Value
$867
Median Rent
80.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.3%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Highland Community Unit School District 5 serves a community with a population of 18,542 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Highland Community Unit School District 5 is $90,178, with a per capita income of $50,158. The poverty rate is 3.8%.
Highland Community Unit School District 5 is 92.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Highland Community Unit School District 5, 96.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Highland Community Unit School District 5 is $224,800, with a median rent of $867. The homeownership rate is 80.2%.
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Data for Highland Community Unit School District 5 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1718990).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.