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Herscher

Illinois · 1,591 residents · 1.813 sq mi
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Herscher is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $142,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,591
+4%since 2000
from 1,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+9%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Herscher
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,125
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,634
+33%since 2000
from $18,522 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,489)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(24)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score5.8%(93)
Diversity Score
6
+171%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herscher, Illinois?

Herscher, Illinois has about 1,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herscher, Illinois?

The typical household in Herscher, Illinois earns about $62,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herscher, Illinois expensive?

In Herscher, Illinois, the median home is worth about $142,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Herscher, Illinois?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Herscher, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herscher, Illinois?

About 8.3% of people in Herscher, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herscher, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Herscher, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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