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Herrin

Illinois · 12,501 residents · 9.673 sq mi
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Herrin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $71,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,501
+11%since 2000
from 11,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,292 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Herrin
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,559
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,658
+17%since 2000
from $16,782 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(11,541)
Black2.5%(311)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(264)
Asian1%(126)
Other2%(249)
Diversity Score18.1%(2,262)
Diversity Score
18
+187%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herrin, Illinois?

Herrin, Illinois has about 12,501 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herrin, Illinois?

The typical household in Herrin, Illinois earns about $36,559 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 $71,600, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Herrin, Illinois?

About 19.9% 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 14.3% 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 1,645 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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