Census Bureau data for Herrin city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Herrin city
- What is the median household income in Herrin city?
- The median household income in Herrin city is $58,501 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Herrin city?
- The poverty rate in Herrin city is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Herrin city?
- $109,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Herrin city?
- The median gross rent in Herrin city is $1,016 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Herrin city residents have a college degree?
- 23.8% of adults in Herrin city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
12,271
Median Income
$58,501
Median Home Value
$109,100
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.1%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,512 (+30%)
Home Value:
+$21,400 (+24.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.9 pp (-6.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+6.3%)
Unemployment:
-1.1 pp (-17.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
12,271
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.0%
Black 4.9%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.3%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,501
±$6,088
-$23,201 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$79,219
Median Family Income
$69,840
Poverty Rate
12.4%
+4.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
17.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
6.7%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
21.9%
$75–100k
8.7%
$100–150k
16.5%
$150–200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
6,012
Owner-Occupied
63.6%
Renter-Occupied
36.4%
Vacancy Rate
8.9%
Median Home Value
$109,100
-$141,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,016
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
44.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
19.8%
$50–100k
25.3%
$100–200k
21.3%
$200–300k
10.2%
$300–500k
6.7%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
20.3%
$500–1k
28.0%
$1–1.5k
43.8%
$1.5–2k
6.5%
$2–2.5k
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.7%
2–4 units
8.3%
5–19 units
1.3%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
3.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.7%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
15.1%
2010+
13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.8%
-13.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.1%
Some College / Associate
30.3%
Less Than High School
1.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
-0.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.2%
Self-Employed
6.1%
Government Workers
17.3%
Private For-Profit
76.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.4%
Retail
12.3%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Finance
7.5%
Transportation
5.9%
Construction
5.5%
Public Admin
4.6%
Prof. Services
4.2%
Wholesale
4.2%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
1.4%
Occupation
Management
34.8%
Sales
21.8%
Food Prep
19.5%
Production
14.9%
Construction
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.7 min
Drove Alone
79.1%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
0.4%
Work from Home
8.2%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
5,479
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
16.3%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
11.1%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 20.7%
Working age (18–64): 79.3%
65 and over: 17.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.0%
Naturalized Citizen
25.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
60.1%
Africa
20.9%
Europe
15.7%
Asia
3.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.7%
With a Disability
19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.1%
Uninsured
5.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.8%
Has a Computer
92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023