5,205 are females. The median income for a household in the city was $39,524, and the median income for a family was $52,240. Males had a median income of $36,536 versus $25,620 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,101. About 3.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over. Mentions in popular media Highland is the setting for the first song on the Illinois album by Sufjan Stevens, titled 'Concerning the UFO sighting near Highland, Illinois', in which Stevens mentions a 21st-century UFO sighting by the owner of the local mini-golf course. Highland was also mentioned on The Daily Show on February 9, 2006. A report mentioned local pharmacist and state legislator Ron Stephens, who protested an executive order by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich requiring a pharmacist to fill emergency contraception prescriptions. Notable people Geoff Hartlieb, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates; attended Highland High School; played at Lindenwood University James Head, mixed martial artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Arlo U. Landolt, astronomer Sam LaPorta, football player for the University of Iowa Ken Oberkfell, third baseman with six Major League Baseball teams; World Series champion (1982); born in Highland Jake Odorizzi, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros; previously played for Highland High School Harry Parker, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets and Cleveland Indians; born in Highland Aaron Rakers, relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres; born in Highland See also Journey to New Switzerland References External links Swiss Settlers in SW Illinois—includes searchable English translations of 19th-century works by Swiss settlers in Highland. Cities in Illinois Cities in Madison County, Illinois Swiss-American history