State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,283.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.09%
Growth Since 2010
-0.70%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Herrin, Illinois Population 2021
12,413
Herrin is a city located in Williamson County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 12,413, it is the 191st largest city in Illinois and the 2652nd largest city in the United States . Herrin is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,501 in 2010. Herrin reached it's highest population of 12,912 in 2016. Spanning over 10 miles, Herrin has a population density of 1,283 people per square mile.
The average household income in Herrin is $60,520 with a poverty rate of 17.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $640 per month, and the median house value is $87,700. The median age in Herrin is 39.5 years, 38.2 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
Herrin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Herrin was:
- White: 91.68%
- Asian: 3.06%
- Two or more races: 2.28%
- Black or African American: 1.83%
- Other race: 1.01%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Herrin, Illinois is 12,413 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,824.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,501.
Herrin, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,760 | 91.68% |
| Asian | 392 | 3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 293 | 2.28% |
| Black or African American | 235 | 1.83% |
| Some Other Race | 130 | 1.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.13% |
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Herrin Population by Race
Herrin Population Pyramid $2021
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Herrin Population by Age
Herrin Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,069 | 2.49 | 68.5 |
| Non Family | 2,070 | 1.34 | 60.2 |
| Married | 2,026 | 3.2 | 83.9 |
| Female | 598 | 3.54 | 60 |
| Male | 375 | 3.37 | 44 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
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Herrin Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 340 | 3.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 584 | 6.74% |
| High School Graduate | 2,383 | 27.50% |
| Some College | 2,409 | 27.80% |
| Associates Degree | 1,007 | 11.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,368 | 15.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 573 | 6.61% |
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Herrin Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Herrin Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,979 | 7,262 | 1,768 |
| Asian | 237 | 81 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 177 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 160 | 4 |
| Other Race | 130 | 85 | 71 |
| Black | 91 | 85 | 18 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 82.35%.
Herrin Educational Attainment by Race
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$34,593
Average Earnings
$48,056
Average Male
$26,807
Average Female
Herrin Earnings by Educational Attainment
Herrin Language by Age
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Herrin Language
94.91% of Herrin residents speak only English, while 5.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
Herrin Language
Herrin Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,455 | 1,867 | 16.30% |
| Black | 235 | 166 | 70.64% |
| Asian | 351 | 79 | 22.51% |
| Multiple | 293 | 37 | 12.63% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 6 | 2.70% |
17.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.75%
Male Poverty Rate
19.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Herrin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Herrin is Black, with 70.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Herrin is Hispanic, with 2.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.54%.
Herrin Poverty
Herrin Poverty Rate by Education
Herrin Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Herrin Married by Age and Sex
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Herrin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Herrin Marital Status by Race
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Herrin Marital Status
Herrin Veterans by War
Herrin Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 745 | 8.19% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 12.16% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 8.75% |
| Other Race | 14 | 10.77% |
| Black | 13 | 7.22% |
Herrin Veterans by Race
Herrin Veterans by Education
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10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
Herrin Veterans by Education
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56.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Herrin Employment by Age
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Herrin Employment by Race
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Herrin Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.64%
Native Born
3.36%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.64% of Herrin residents were born in the United States, with 78.72% having been born in Illinois. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Herrin Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,413 | -137 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 12,550 | -137 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 12,687 | -137 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 12,824 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 12,838 | -74 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 12,912 | 20 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 12,892 | 48 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 12,844 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 12,851 | 149 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 12,702 | 90 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 12,612 | 78 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 12,534 | 1,236 | 1.04% |
| 2000 | 11,298 | 441 | 0.40% |
| 1990 | 10,857 | 149 | 0.14% |
| 1980 | 10,708 | 1,085 | 1.07% |
| 1970 | 9,623 | 149 | 0.16% |
| 1960 | 9,474 | 143 | 0.15% |
| 1950 | 9,331 | -21 | -0.02% |
| 1940 | 9,352 | -356 | -0.37% |
| 1930 | 9,708 | -1,278 | -1.23% |
| 1920 | 10,986 | 4,125 | 4.82% |
| 1910 | 6,861 | 0.00% |