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Herrin

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.673
State:
Illinois

Herrin is a city located in Williamson County, Illinois. Herrin has a 2026 population of 12,207. Herrin is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,345 in 2020.

The median household income in Herrin is $59,975 with a poverty rate of 14.54%. The median age in Herrin is 41.2 years: 40.1 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males.

12.2K
Total Population
1,262
Density (mi²)
-23 -0.19%
Growth

Herrin Population

Herrin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,207-23-0.19%
202512,230-23-0.19%
202412,253610.5%
202312,19280.07%
202212,184-81-0.66%
202112,265-80-0.65%
202012,345-17-0.14%
201912,714-135-1.05%
201812,849-13-0.1%
201712,862-76-0.59%
201612,938250.19%
201512,913490.38%
201412,864-5-0.04%
201312,8691481.16%
201212,721910.72%
201112,630790.63%
201012,551500.4%
200011,2984414.06%
199010,8571491.39%
198010,7081,08511.28%
19709,6231491.57%
19609,4741431.53%
19509,331-21-0.22%
19409,352-356-3.67%
19309,708-1,278-11.63%
192010,9864,12560.12%
19106,86100%

Median Age

Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 40.1 years

Herrin Adults

There are 9,685 adults, (2,336 of whom are seniors) in Herrin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,234 (51%)
Male: 5,992 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Herrin includes 87.54% White, 4.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,70387.54%
Two or more races8787.18%
Black or African American5144.2%
Native American720.59%
Asian450.37%
Other race140.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2371.94%
White2101.72%
Native American640.52%
Other race140.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,49385.83%
Two or more races6415.24%
Black or African American5144.2%
Asian450.37%
Native American80.07%

Herrin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Herrin 's average per capita income is $47,493. Household income levels show a median of $59,975. The poverty rate stands at 14.54%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,830-
Families$75,120$97,054
Households$59,975$80,919
Non Families$39,798$55,226

$47,493

Average Income

$59,975

Median Household Income

14.54%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)