Demographics & People — Herscher, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,302 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
| Median Age | 40.0 |
| Total Households | 496 |
| Family Households | 369 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0497 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,270 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 366 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 270 |
| English | 197 |
| Irish | 181 |
| Other groups | 147 |
| French (except Basque) | 82 |
| American | 77 |
| Polish | 68 |
| Norwegian | 50 |
| Scottish | 40 |
Language
| English Only | 1,192 |
| Spanish | 7 |
| Population 5+ | 1,199 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
| Population 18+ | 952 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Herscher, Illinois.