HarrisDemocratic71.0%1,308TrumpRepublican25.6%472OtherAll other candidates3.4%62
D+45.4- Lead
- 836
- Total
- 1,842
- vs nation
- D+46.9
- Turnout
- —
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Highwood, IL
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic73.1%1,427TrumpRepublican24.6%481OtherAll other candidates2.3%44
D+48.5- Lead
- 946
- Total
- 1,952
- vs nation
- D+44.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic67.4%1,185TrumpRepublican25.1%441OtherAll other candidates7.5%131
D+42.3- Lead
- 744
- Total
- 1,757
- vs nation
- D+40.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic64.2%1,028RomneyRepublican34.4%551OtherAll other candidates1.4%22
D+29.8- Lead
- 477
- Total
- 1,601
- vs nation
- D+25.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic69.9%1,127McCainRepublican28.2%455OtherAll other candidates1.9%31
D+41.7- Lead
- 672
- Total
- 1,613
- vs nation
- D+34.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic61.7%855BushRepublican38.2%529OtherAll other candidates0.1%2
D+23.5- Lead
- 326
- Total
- 1,386
- vs nation
- D+26.0
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+45.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 5,3012024 5-year
- Median household income
- $107,8752024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 53.1%2024 5-year
- Black
- 2.5%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 40.6%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+48.5 in 2020MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- North Kensington, MD · twin score 88.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +23.5% |
| 2008 | +41.7% |
| 2012 | +29.8% |
| 2016 | +42.3% |
| 2020 | +48.5% |
| 2024 | +45.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 71.0%Harris1,308 | 25.6%Trump472 | 3.4% | D+45.4 | R+3.1 | D+46.9 | 1,842 | |
| D | 73.1%Biden1,427 | 24.6%Trump481 | 2.3% | D+48.5 | D+6.1 | D+44.0 | 1,952 | |
| D | 67.4%Clinton1,185 | 25.1%Trump441 | 7.5% | D+42.3 | D+12.6 | D+40.3 | 1,757 | |
| D | 64.2%Obama1,028 | 34.4%Romney551 | 1.4% | D+29.8 | R+11.9 | D+25.9 | 1,601 | |
| D | 69.9%Obama1,127 | 28.2%McCain455 | 1.9% | D+41.7 | — | D+34.4 | 1,613 | |
| D | 61.7%Kerry855 | 38.2%Bush529 | 0.1% | D+23.5 | — | D+26.0 | 1,386 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 72.9%1,306 | 27.1%486 | 1,792 |
| 2020 | D | 73.1%1,401 | 26.9%515 | 1,916 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 72.9%1,361 | 27.1%507 | 1,868 |
Highwood sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 48.5 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.4 points.
A population of 5,301, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $107,875 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Kensington and Forest Glen.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
North Kensington
Maryland
88.2twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ college share
Forest Glen
Maryland
87.9twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ elasticity
Hightstown
New Jersey
87.6twin score
2008–2024 trajectory≠ Italian ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Highwood, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Highwood, Illinois voted Democratic by 45.4 points (D+45.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,842 votes cast, 1,308 went Democratic and 472 went Republican.
How many people live in Highwood, Illinois?
Highwood, Illinois has a population of 5,301 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Highwood, Illinois?
Median household income in Highwood, Illinois is $107,875 — above the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Highwood, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Highwood, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.