Herrin, IL Demographics

The total population of Herrin is estimated to be 12,344 with 5,866 males (47.52%) and 6,478 females (52.48%). There are 612 more females than males in Herrin.
The median household income in Herrin was $50,672 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 1,127(2.18%) from $51,799 in 2020. This income is 67.92% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Herrin sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $60,271. Overall, the median household income for the city of Herrin stands at $50,672.
In Herrin, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $36,883 for males and $27,003 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $57,477 for males and $43,459 for females.
In Herrin, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Asian households report a median household income of $59,734, while White households have a median household income of $50,940.
In 2022, the population of Herrin was 12,202, a 0.53% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Herrin's population was 12,267, a decline of 0.58% compared to a population of 12,338 in 2020.
The median age in Herrin, IL is 41.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.73% were under the age of 15, 19.94% aged 15 to 29, 45.47% aged 30 to 64, 15.25% aged 65 to 84, and 2.61% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Herrin population: 87.98% are White, 3.21% are Black or African American, 0.35% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.38% are Asian, 0.97% are some other race and 5.11% are multiracial.