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62948

Herrin, IL

Total Population
12,679
Median Household Income
$55,272
Median Home Value
$105,200
Median Rent
$850

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$55,272
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$105,200
100.5% above state median
Rent
$850
100% above state median
Median Age
41.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Herrin, IL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$55,272
-26.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-20,593,227
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.23 people

Total Households
5,602
Family Households
42.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
36.7%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.1%
#3 Industry
Arts,
11.4%
Total Employed Residents:3,071

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
7.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.3%
182 workers
Public Transit
0.4%
22 workers
Total Commuting Workers:5,582
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.6%
6,168 employed
Labor Force
6,478
288 unemployed
Median Age
41.1 years
Per Capita Income
$32,642
Poverty Rate
12.4%

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