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Herrin

Illinois · 12,268 residents (2025 est.) · 9.673 sq mi
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Herrin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,975. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,226
+8%since 2000
from 11,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,268 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Herrin
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,975
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,532 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,228
+116%since 2000
from $16,782 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+7%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(10,850)
Black0.9%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(107)
Asian0.7%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(713)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(10,493)
Black4.2%(514)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(525)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other5.3%(649)
Diversity Score32.1%(3,927)
Diversity Score
32
+409%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herrin, Illinois?

Herrin, Illinois has about 12,226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herrin, Illinois?

The typical household in Herrin, Illinois earns about $59,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herrin, Illinois expensive?

In Herrin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $113,300, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Herrin, Illinois?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Herrin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herrin, Illinois?

About 14.5% of people in Herrin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herrin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Herrin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,370 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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