Demographics & People — Herrin, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,271 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 5,479 |
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| Family Households | 3,383 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1733 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,531 |
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| Black or African American | 606 |
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| Asian | 12 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 464 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,935 |
| Other groups | 2,329 |
| German | 1,895 |
| English | 1,598 |
| Irish | 1,369 |
| Italian | 852 |
| American | 683 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 562 |
| Polish | 550 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 433 |
Language
| English Only | 10,860 |
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| Spanish | 330 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,478 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 751 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,996 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.9% |
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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 Herrin, Illinois.
