Economy & Jobs — Herrin, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,975 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,201 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,215 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 56 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 50 |
| Physician Offices | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 38 |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Law Offices | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 24 |
| Real Estate Offices | 20 |
| Accounting Firms | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Bars | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| New Car Dealers | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
