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31 percent of Highwood residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Highwood population reached 4,152.

Out of 2,866 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	1,286	31
Employed	2,866	69
Employed in civilian labor force	2,866	69
Employed in armed forces	0	0