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Herrick

Illinois · 358 residents · 0.366 sq mi
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Herrick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 166 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
−32%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
978 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+21%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3083674264855441990201020202024Herrick
2024333
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,604
+119%since 2000
from $11,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
10.0% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−14%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(520)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+490%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+39.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herrick, Illinois?

Herrick, Illinois has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herrick, Illinois?

The typical household in Herrick, Illinois earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herrick, Illinois expensive?

In Herrick, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Herrick, Illinois?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Herrick, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herrick, Illinois?

About 9.0% of people in Herrick, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herrick, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Herrick, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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