Demographics & People — Herscher, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,302 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.0 |
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| Total Households | 496 |
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| Family Households | 369 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0497 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,270 |
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| Black or African American | 11 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,199 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
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| Population 18+ | 952 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Herscher, Illinois.
