Herrin, Illinois Population 2022
Herrin is a city located in Williamson County Illinois. Herrin has a 2020 population of 12,322. Herrin is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,352 in 2010.
The average household income in Herrin is $60,520 with a poverty rate of 15.58%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $694 per month, and the median house value is $95,800. 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 Herrinwas:
- White: 89.43%
- Two or more races: 3.29%
- Black or African American: 3.16%
- Asian: 2.87%
- Other race: 1.09%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,453 | 89.43% |
| Black or African American | 405 | 3.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 368 | 2.87% |
| Some Other Race | 139 | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 421 | 3.29% |
Herrin Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,508 | 2.29 | 65.5 |
| Married | 2,093 | 3.08 | 85.2 |
| Male | 431 | 3.03 | 39.2 |
| Female | 549 | 3.11 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 2,435 | 1.3 | 55 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 346 | 3.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 629 | 6.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,611 | 28.60% |
| Some College | 2,430 | 26.62% |
| Associates Degree | 950 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,412 | 15.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 751 | 8.23% |
Herrin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 139 | 85 | 77 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 225 | 171 | 118 |
| White | 8,257 | 7,499 | 1,967 |
| Asian | 227 | 74 | 37 |
| Black | 182 | 182 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 270 | 260 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 55.40%.
$36,392
Average Earnings
$48,139
Average Male
$31,257
Average Female
Herrin Language by Age
Herrin Language
93.88% of Herrin residents speak only English, while 6.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
Herrin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 405 | 213 | 52.59% |
| Asian | 327 | 79 | 24.16% |
| White | 11,137 | 1,618 | 14.53% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 421 | 35 | 8.31% |
15.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.77%
Male Poverty Rate
18.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Herrin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Herrin is Black, with 52.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Herrin is Multiple, with 8.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.25%.
Herrin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Herrin Married by Age and Sex
Herrin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Herrin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 9.03% |
| Black | 38 | 12.88% |
| Other Race | 8 | 5.76% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.96% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 6.67% |
Herrin Veterans by Education
7.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.50%
Born in Herrin
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.93% of Herrin residents were born in the United States, with 73.50% having been born in Illinois. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6,861 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 10,986 | 4,125 | 4.82% |
| 1930 | 9,708 | -1,278 | -1.23% |
| 1940 | 9,352 | -356 | -0.37% |
| 1950 | 9,331 | -21 | -0.02% |
| 1960 | 9,474 | 143 | 0.15% |
| 1970 | 9,623 | 149 | 0.16% |
| 1980 | 10,708 | 1,085 | 1.07% |
| 1990 | 10,857 | 149 | 0.14% |
| 2000 | 11,298 | 441 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 12,501 | 1,203 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 12,486 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 12,471 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 12,456 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 12,441 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 12,426 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 12,411 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 12,396 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 12,381 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 12,366 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 12,352 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 12,337 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 12,322 | -15 | -0.12% |