Herrin, IL
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Herrin Overview
12,344
TOTAL POPULATION
5,866
MALE POPULATION
6,478
FEMALE POPULATION
90.55
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,815
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,218
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,555
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,039
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,330
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Herrin Zip Codes
Herrin Area Codes
Race in Herrin
The most populous races in Herrin are White / Caucasian (10,736 | 87.0%), Two or more Races (713 | 5.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (562 | 4.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 31 | 0.3% |
| Black / African American | 510 | 4.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 562 | 4.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 190 | 1.5% |
| White / Caucasian | 10,736 | 87.0% |
| Two or more Races | 713 | 5.8% |
| Some other Race | 164 | 1.3% |
| Total | 12,344 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Herrin
The most populous ancestries reported in Herrin are German (1,895 | 15.3%), English (1,598 | 13.0%), Irish (1,369 | 11.1%), Italian (852 | 6.9%), and American (683 | 5.5%), together accounting for 51.8% of all Herrin residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 21 | 0.2% |
| American | 683 | 5.5% |
| Arab | 72 | 0.6% |
| Austrian | 34 | 0.3% |
| Belgian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 7 | 0.1% |
| British | 93 | 0.7% |
| Burmese | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 26 | 0.2% |
| Central American | 56 | 0.4% |
| Central American Indian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 139 | 1.1% |
| Cheyenne | 23 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 4 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 9 | 0.1% |
| Colombian | 32 | 0.3% |
| Croatian | 62 | 0.5% |
| Czechoslovakian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 88 | 0.7% |
| Eastern European | 25 | 0.2% |
| English | 1,598 | 13.0% |
| European | 91 | 0.7% |
| Finnish | 8 | 0.1% |
| French | 420 | 3.4% |
| German | 1,895 | 15.3% |
| Guatemalan | 44 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 53 | 0.4% |
| Indian (Asian) | 41 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 1,369 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 852 | 6.9% |
| Korean | 42 | 0.3% |
| Lebanese | 14 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 27 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 433 | 3.5% |
| Mexican American Indian | 88 | 0.7% |
| Navajo | 30 | 0.2% |
| Northern European | 24 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 130 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 550 | 4.5% |
| Portuguese | 79 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rican | 31 | 0.3% |
| Salvadoran | 12 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 27 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 259 | 2.1% |
| Scottish | 309 | 2.5% |
| Serbian | 7 | 0.1% |
| South American | 32 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 21 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 13 | 0.1% |
| Swiss | 35 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 12 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 46 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 127 | 1.0% |
| West Indian | 7 | 0.1% | View All 55 Rows |
Immigrants in Herrin
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Herrin came from Latin America (348 | 2.8%), Central America (316 | 2.6%), Mexico (260 | 2.1%), Africa (85 | 0.7%), and Europe (65 | 0.5%), together accounting for 8.7% of all Herrin residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 85 | 0.7% |
| Asia | 15 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 316 | 2.6% |
| China | 11 | 0.1% |
| Colombia | 32 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 11 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Europe | 53 | 0.4% |
| El Salvador | 12 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 65 | 0.5% |
| Germany | 12 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 44 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 348 | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 260 | 2.1% |
| Poland | 53 | 0.4% |
| South Africa | 64 | 0.5% |
| South America | 32 | 0.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 12 | 0.1% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Herrin
Sex and Age in Herrin
The most populous age groups in Herrin are 25 to 29 Years (695 | 11.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (536 | 8.3%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 301 (5.1%) | 361 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 259 (4.4%) | 271 (4.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 231 (3.9%) | 426 (6.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 384 (6.6%) | 313 (4.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 329 (5.6%) | 494 (7.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 695 (11.8%) | 316 (4.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 349 (5.9%) | 536 (8.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 336 (5.7%) | 347 (5.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 345 (5.9%) | 324 (5.0%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 455 (7.8%) | 378 (5.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 459 (7.8%) | 534 (8.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 337 (5.7%) | 480 (7.4%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 457 (7.8%) | 320 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 235 (4.0%) | 288 (4.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 349 (5.9%) | 448 (6.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 108 (1.8%) | 224 (3.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 127 (2.2%) | 170 (2.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 110 (1.9%) | 248 (3.8%) |
| Total | 5,866 (100.0%) | 6,478 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Herrin
Median Family Size in Herrin
The median family size in Herrin is 2.79 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,307 | 72.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (490 | 15.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,307 (72.3%) | 2.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 490 (15.3%) | 2.33 |
| Single Female/Mother | 396 (12.4%) | 2.49 |
| Total Families | 3,193 (100.0%) | 2.79 |
Median Household Size in Herrin
The median household size in Herrin is 2.22 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,307 | 42.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.96 persons per household. non-family households (2,292 | 41.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,307 (42.1%) | 2.96 |
| Single Male/Father | 490 (8.9%) | 2.95 |
| Single Female/Mother | 396 (7.2%) | 2.65 |
| Non-family | 2,292 (41.8%) | 1.24 |
| Total Households | 5,485 (100.0%) | 2.22 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Herrin
Out of a total of 5,485 households in Herrin, 3,193 (58.2%) are family households, while 2,292 (41.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,425, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,796.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,796 (32.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,425 (26.0%) | 403 (7.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 851 (15.5%) | 81 (1.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 692 (12.6%) | 12 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 205 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 14 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 6 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,193 (58.2%) | 2,292 (41.8%) |
Female Fertility in Herrin
Fertility by Age in Herrin
Average fertility rate in Herrin is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 129 (94.9%) | 96.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 7 (5.1%) | 6.0 |
| Total | 136 (100.0%) | 49.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Herrin
76.5% of women with births (136) in Herrin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 97 (75.2%) | 32 (24.8%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 104 (76.5%) | 32 (23.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Herrin
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 13 (9.6%) | 26.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 80 (58.8%) | 64.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31 (22.8%) | 91.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (8.8%) | 52.0 |
| Total | 136 (100.0%) | 49.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Herrin
23.5% of women with births in Herrin are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 61 (76.2%) | 19 (23.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 104 (76.5%) | 32 (23.5%) |
Income in Herrin
Income Overview in Herrin
Per Capita Income in Herrin is $32,815, while median incomes of families and households are $72,218 and $54,555 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 12,344 | $32,815 |
| Median Family Income | 3,193 | $72,218 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,193 | $91,100 |
| Median Household Income | 5,485 | $54,555 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,485 | $74,609 |
| Income Deficit | 3,193 | $8,039 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 12,344 | 28.78% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 12,344 | 71.22¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 12,344 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Herrin
Average Earnings in Herrin are $37,673, $46,167 for men and $32,882 for women, a difference of 28.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,387 (50.9%) | $46,167 |
| Female | 3,264 (49.1%) | $32,882 |
| Total | 6,651 (100.0%) | $37,673 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Herrin
The most common earnings brackets in Herrin are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (516 | 15.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (310 | 9.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 150 (4.4%) | 144 (4.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 72 (2.1%) | 110 (3.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 207 (6.1%) | 184 (5.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 112 (3.3%) | 116 (3.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 98 (2.9%) | 176 (5.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 76 (2.2%) | 183 (5.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 100 (2.9%) | 229 (7.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 41 (1.2%) | 37 (1.1%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 52 (1.5%) | 41 (1.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 144 (4.3%) | 139 (4.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 202 (6.0%) | 143 (4.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 124 (3.7%) | 252 (7.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 149 (4.4%) | 132 (4.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 110 (3.3%) | 310 (9.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 152 (4.5%) | 233 (7.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 120 (3.5%) | 156 (4.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 516 (15.2%) | 262 (8.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 294 (8.7%) | 146 (4.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 284 (8.4%) | 157 (4.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 384 (11.3%) | 114 (3.5%) |
| Total | 3,387 (100.0%) | 3,264 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Herrin
Average earnings in Herrin are $53,507 for men and $40,179 for women, a difference of 24.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $108,409, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,981. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,167, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,983.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $23,981 | $15,983 |
| High School Diploma | $32,384 | $40,489 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $54,509 | $34,002 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,722 | $51,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,409 | $54,167 |
| Total | $53,507 | $40,179 |
Family Income in Herrin
Family Income Brackets in Herrin
According to the Herrin family income data, there are 696 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 83 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 83 | 2.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 89 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 233 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 188 | 5.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 342 | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 696 | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 415 | 13.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 674 | 21.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 310 | 9.7% |
| $200,000+ | 163 | 5.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Herrin
4-person families (615 | 19.3%) account for the highest median family income in Herrin with $110,817 per family, while 3-person families (783 | 24.5%) have the highest median income of $31,426 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,619 (50.7%) | $56,908 |
| 3-Person Families | 783 (24.5%) | $94,279 |
| 4-Person Families | 615 (19.3%) | $110,817 |
| 5-Person Families | 162 (5.1%) | $87,917 |
| 6-Person Families | 8 (0.3%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 6 (0.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 3,193 (100.0%) | $72,218 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Herrin
The median family income in Herrin is $72,218, with families comprising 3+ earners (422) having the highest median family income of $163,173, while families with 1 earner (1,101) have the lowest median family income of $47,370, accounting for 13.2% and 34.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 579 (18.1%) | $51,347 |
| 1 Earner | 1,101 (34.5%) | $47,370 |
| 2 Earners | 1,091 (34.2%) | $99,219 |
| 3+ Earners | 422 (13.2%) | $163,173 |
| Total | 3,193 (100.0%) | $72,218 |
Household Income in Herrin
Household Income Brackets in Herrin
With 1,086 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Herrin, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 208 households (3.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 208 | 3.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 307 | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 636 | 11.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 559 | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 691 | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,086 | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 587 | 10.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 867 | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 318 | 5.8% |
| $200,000+ | 230 | 4.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Herrin
The median household income in Herrin is $54,555, with the highest median household income of $68,470 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,683 households (30.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 157 households (2.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 157 (2.9%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,683 (30.7%) | $68,470 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,073 (37.8%) | $65,575 |
| 65+ Years | 1,572 (28.7%) | $36,080 |
| Total | 5,485 (100.0%) | $54,555 |
Poverty in Herrin
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Herrin
With 11.9% poverty level for males and 13.8% for females among the residents of Herrin, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 162 males (37.3%) and 290 females (47.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 58 (19.3%) | 66 (19.0%) |
| 5 Years | 6 (10.3%) | 3 (20.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 17 (6.1%) | 25 (7.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.7%) |
| 15 Years | 6 (4.0%) | 8 (22.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 13 (10.1%) | 9 (5.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 162 (37.3%) | 290 (47.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 86 (8.2%) | 88 (10.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 79 (11.6%) | 55 (8.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 132 (14.4%) | 81 (8.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 63 (8.1%) | 132 (16.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (5.6%) | 30 (4.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (11.3%) | 81 (13.9%) |
| Total | 688 (11.9%) | 873 (13.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Herrin
According to the poverty statistics in Herrin, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 98.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 243 (80.7%) | 281 (81.0%) |
| 5 Years | 52 (89.7%) | 12 (80.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 261 (93.9%) | 295 (92.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 154 (100.0%) | 298 (98.4%) |
| 15 Years | 144 (96.0%) | 27 (77.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 116 (89.9%) | 154 (94.5%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 272 (62.7%) | 319 (52.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 958 (91.8%) | 764 (89.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 602 (88.4%) | 616 (91.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 782 (85.6%) | 831 (91.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 715 (91.9%) | 662 (83.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 544 (94.4%) | 689 (95.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 267 (88.7%) | 502 (86.1%) |
| Total | 5,110 (88.1%) | 5,450 (86.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Herrin
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Herrin show that 2.5% or 58 of the total 2,307 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,424 (96.9%) | 46 (3.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 751 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 68 (85.0%) | 12 (15.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,249 (97.5%) | 58 (2.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Herrin
According to the poverty data in Herrin, 36.1% or 177 single-father households and 12.6% or 50 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 108 households (47.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (30.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 63 (25.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 108 (47.6%) | 38 (16.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 6 (31.6%) | 12 (30.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 177 (36.1%) | 50 (12.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Herrin
The poverty data for Herrin shows that 58 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 227 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (15.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 146 household (31.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 46 (3.1%) | 63 (17.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 146 (31.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 12 (15.0%) | 18 (30.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 58 (2.5%) | 227 (25.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Herrin
Employment by Class of Employer in Herrin
Among the 5,955 employed individuals in Herrin, private company employees (3,690 | 62.0%), not-for-profit organizations (643 | 10.8%), and local government employees (486 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,690 | 62.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 210 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 327 | 5.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 643 | 10.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 486 | 8.2% |
| State Government Employees | 447 | 7.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 152 | 2.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 5,955 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Herrin
According to the labor force statistics for Herrin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,310), 61.4% or 6,330 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 291 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.8% or 812 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 77 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 231 (45.1%) | 20 (8.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 575 (69.9%) | 26 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 926 (91.6%) | 9 (1.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 812 (91.8%) | 4 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,207 (89.3%) | 62 (5.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,399 (76.6%) | 92 (6.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 594 (72.7%) | 77 (13.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 423 (54.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 150 (11.4%) | 2 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,330 (61.4%) | 291 (4.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Herrin
According to labor force statistics for Herrin, 80.4% of individuals (5,361) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,668) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 247 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 1,378 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 148 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 441 (76.2%) | 6 (1.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,357 (71.8%) | 206 (10.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,186 (83.4%) | 76 (2.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,378 (87.3%) | 33 (2.1%) |
| Total | 5,361 (80.4%) | 307 (4.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Herrin
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Herrin are Management (647 | 10.8%), Community & Social Service (541 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (512 | 8.5%), Education Instruction & Library (360 | 6.0%), and Health Technologists (285 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Herrin, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (88.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (97.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 306 (47.3%) | 341 (52.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 104 (50.2%) | 103 (49.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 106 (75.2%) | 35 (24.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 47 (75.8%) | 15 (24.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 59 (88.1%) | 8 (11.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 174 (32.2%) | 367 (67.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 65 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 106 (29.4%) | 254 (70.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 3 (2.9%) | 102 (97.1%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 94 (18.4%) | 418 (81.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 61 (21.4%) | 224 (78.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 784 (38.3%) | 1,264 (61.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (51.9%) | 2,893 (48.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Herrin are Healthcare Support (367 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (341 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (240 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (213 | 3.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (186 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Herrin, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.8%), and Security & Protection (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (57.2%), and Personal Care & Service (53.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 38 (10.3%) | 329 (89.6%) |
| Security & Protection | 158 (74.2%) | 55 (25.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 54 (57.5%) | 40 (42.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 104 (87.4%) | 15 (12.6%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 146 (42.8%) | 195 (57.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 141 (75.8%) | 45 (24.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 112 (46.7%) | 128 (53.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 595 (44.2%) | 752 (55.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (51.9%) | 2,893 (48.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Herrin are Office & Administration (726 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (557 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 345 (61.9%) | 212 (38.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 228 (31.4%) | 498 (68.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 573 (44.7%) | 710 (55.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (51.9%) | 2,893 (48.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Herrin are Construction & Extraction (230 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (228 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (44 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 44 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 230 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 228 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 502 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (51.9%) | 2,893 (48.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Herrin are Production (430 | 7.1%), Transportation (304 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (98 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 378 (87.9%) | 52 (12.1%) |
| Transportation | 214 (70.4%) | 90 (29.6%) |
| Material Moving | 73 (74.5%) | 25 (25.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 665 (79.9%) | 167 (20.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (51.9%) | 2,893 (48.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Herrin
Employment Industries in Herrin
The major employment industries in Herrin include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,132 | 18.8%), Manufacturing (643 | 10.7%), Educational Services (611 | 10.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (515 | 8.6%), and Retail Trade (507 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Herrin
The Herrin industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (99.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (95.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.6%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (81.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 44 (81.5%) | 10 (18.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 297 (99.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| Manufacturing | 522 (81.2%) | 121 (18.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 210 (70.7%) | 87 (29.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 290 (57.2%) | 217 (42.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 252 (79.0%) | 67 (21.0%) |
| Utilities | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 65 (66.3%) | 33 (33.7%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 74 (38.0%) | 121 (62.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 9 (4.9%) | 176 (95.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 20 (20.4%) | 78 (79.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 91 (52.3%) | 83 (47.7%) |
| Educational Services | 224 (36.7%) | 387 (63.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 208 (18.4%) | 924 (81.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 27 (19.0%) | 115 (81.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 280 (54.4%) | 235 (45.6%) |
| Public Administration | 187 (50.5%) | 183 (49.5%) |
| Total | 3,119 (51.9%) | 2,893 (48.1%) |
Education in Herrin
School Enrollment in Herrin
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,494 students in Herrin are high school (648 | 26.0%), middle school (560 | 22.5%), and college / undergraduate (511 | 20.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 203 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 3.3% |
| Elementary School | 432 | 17.3% |
| Middle School | 560 | 22.5% |
| High School | 648 | 26.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 511 | 20.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 57 | 2.3% |
| Total | 2,494 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Herrin
Out of a total of 2,494 students who are enrolled in schools in Herrin, 322 (12.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,172 (87.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 47 (31.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 195 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 103 (68.7%) | 47 (31.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 410 (78.2%) | 114 (21.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 574 (87.4%) | 83 (12.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 455 (95.4%) | 22 (4.6%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 195 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 257 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 78 (83.9%) | 15 (16.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 101 (71.6%) | 40 (28.4%) |
| Total | 2,172 (87.1%) | 322 (12.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Herrin
Education (530 | 22.1%), science & technology (321 | 13.4%), business (227 | 9.5%), arts & humanities (227 | 9.5%), and visual & performing arts (193 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,401 individuals in Herrin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 77 | 3.2% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 131 | 5.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 10 | 0.4% |
| Psychology | 186 | 7.7% |
| Social Sciences | 92 | 3.8% |
| Engineering | 92 | 3.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 53 | 2.2% |
| Science & Technology | 321 | 13.4% |
| Business | 227 | 9.5% |
| Education | 530 | 22.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 63 | 2.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 42 | 1.8% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 193 | 8.0% |
| Communications | 157 | 6.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 227 | 9.5% |
| Total | 2,401 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Herrin
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Herrin
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Herrin are males with 2 vehicles (1,483, accounting for 47.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,280, making up 52.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 207 (6.6%) | 164 (5.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 666 (21.4%) | 706 (24.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,483 (47.6%) | 1,280 (45.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 456 (14.6%) | 411 (14.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 278 (8.9%) | 276 (9.7%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 26 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,116 (100.0%) | 2,837 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Herrin
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Herrin are 15 to 19 minutes (1,008 commuters, 18.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (986 commuters, 17.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (923 commuters, 16.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 352 | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 828 | 15.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 923 | 16.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,008 | 18.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 986 | 17.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 351 | 6.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 451 | 8.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 16 | 0.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 113 | 2.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 154 | 2.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 113 | 2.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 201 | 3.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Herrin
The most common commute times in Herrin are 10 to 14 minutes (551 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (562 commuters, 22.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 255 (8.6%) | 97 (3.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 359 (12.1%) | 469 (18.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 551 (18.6%) | 372 (14.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 446 (15.0%) | 562 (22.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 496 (16.7%) | 490 (19.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 197 (6.7%) | 154 (6.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 211 (7.1%) | 240 (9.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 12 (0.4%) | 4 (0.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 62 (2.1%) | 51 (2.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 121 (4.1%) | 33 (1.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 74 (2.5%) | 39 (1.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 179 (6.0%) | 22 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Herrin
The most frequent times of departure to work in Herrin are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (424, 14.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (370, 14.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 185 (6.2%) | 83 (3.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 116 (3.9%) | 139 (5.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 116 (3.9%) | 173 (6.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 193 (6.5%) | 192 (7.6%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 243 (8.2%) | 218 (8.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 309 (10.4%) | 370 (14.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 424 (14.3%) | 319 (12.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 257 (8.7%) | 231 (9.1%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 95 (3.2%) | 96 (3.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 202 (6.8%) | 92 (3.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 109 (3.7%) | 134 (5.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 150 (5.1%) | 70 (2.8%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 205 (6.9%) | 150 (5.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 359 (12.1%) | 266 (10.5%) |
| Total | 2,963 (100.0%) | 2,533 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Herrin
Occupancy by Ownership in Herrin
Of the total 5,485 dwellings in Herrin, owner-occupied units account for 3,490 (63.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,995 (36.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,490 | 63.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,995 | 36.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,485 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Herrin
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,796 | 32.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,828 | 33.3% |
| 3-Person Household | 932 | 17.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 929 | 16.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,485 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Herrin
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 968 (53.9%) | 828 (46.1%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,131 (61.9%) | 697 (38.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 651 (69.9%) | 281 (30.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 740 (79.7%) | 189 (20.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,490 (63.6%) | 1,995 (36.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Herrin
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 165 (30.7%) | 372 (69.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 994 (62.2%) | 605 (37.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,431 (72.0%) | 558 (28.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 900 (66.2%) | 460 (33.8%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Herrin
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,054 | 19.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 786 | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,103 | 20.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 970 | 17.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 842 | 15.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 430 | 7.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 300 | 5.5% |
| Total | 5,485 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Herrin
Median Income by Occupancy in Herrin
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,490 (63.6%) | $68,967 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,995 (36.4%) | $41,610 |
| Average | 5,485 (100.0%) | $54,555 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Herrin
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 66 (1.9%) | 27 (1.3%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 82 (2.4%) | 32 (1.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 74 (2.1%) | 231 (11.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 161 (4.6%) | 150 (7.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 113 (3.2%) | 210 (10.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 385 (11.0%) | 177 (8.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 341 (9.8%) | 351 (17.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 613 (17.6%) | 472 (23.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 405 (11.6%) | 180 (9.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 783 (22.4%) | 84 (4.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 467 (13.4%) | 81 (4.1%) |
| Total | 3,490 (100.0%) | 1,995 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Herrin
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 464 (13.3%) | 94 (4.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 724 (20.7%) | 313 (15.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 630 (18.0%) | 454 (22.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 367 (10.5%) | 190 (9.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 783 (22.4%) | 648 (32.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 299 (8.6%) | 155 (7.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 81 (2.3%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 93 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 49 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,490 (100.0%) | 1,995 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Herrin
Housing Structures in Herrin
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,082 | 74.4% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 146 | 2.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 425 | 7.7% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 406 | 7.4% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 77 | 1.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 136 | 2.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 213 | 3.9% |
| Total | 5,485 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Herrin
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,252 (79.7%) | 830 (20.3%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 19 (13.0%) | 127 (87.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 30 (7.1%) | 395 (92.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 406 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 77 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 136 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 189 (88.7%) | 24 (11.3%) |
| Total | 3,490 (63.6%) | 1,995 (36.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Herrin
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 3 (0.1%) | 20 (1.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 31 (0.9%) | 550 (27.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,250 (35.8%) | 926 (46.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,418 (40.6%) | 438 (22.0%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 788 (22.6%) | 61 (3.1%) |
| Total | 3,490 (100.0%) | 1,995 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Herrin
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,684 (48.2%) | 598 (30.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 85 (2.4%) | 13 (0.6%) |
| Electricity | 1,721 (49.3%) | 1,335 (66.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (2.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (0.4%) |
| Total | 3,490 (100.0%) | 1,995 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Herrin
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 89 (2.5%) | 378 (19.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 989 (28.3%) | 982 (49.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,575 (45.1%) | 580 (29.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 837 (24.0%) | 55 (2.8%) |
| Total | 3,490 (100.0%) | 1,995 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Herrin
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Herrin
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,684 | 1,806 |
| Median Property Value | $70,600 | $137,300 |
| Median Household Income | $45,909 | $365 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $423 | $49 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $851 | $90 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Herrin
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 501 (29.7%) | 124 (6.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 589 (35.0%) | 491 (27.2%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 529 (31.4%) | 1,046 (57.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 65 (3.9%) | 145 (8.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,684 (100.0%) | 1,806 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Herrin
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 96 (5.7%) | 16 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 270 (16.0%) | 52 (2.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 315 (18.7%) | 78 (4.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 216 (12.8%) | 70 (3.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 302 (17.9%) | 125 (6.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 126 (7.5%) | 311 (17.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 257 (15.3%) | 279 (15.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 102 (6.1%) | 526 (29.1%) |
| Total | 1,684 (100.0%) | 1,806 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Herrin
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,047 (62.2%) | 97,692 (5,409.3%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 247 (14.7%) | 1,231 (68.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 109 (6.5%) | 333 (18.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 250 (14.8%) | 146 (8.1%) |
| Total | 1,684 (100.0%) | 1,806 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Herrin
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 766 (45.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 390 (23.2%) | 106 (5.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 479 (28.4%) | 327 (18.1%) |
| Total | 1,684 (100.0%) | 1,806 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Herrin
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Herrin
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 742 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,720 (98.7%) | 23 (1.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 866 (86.5%) | 135 (13.5%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,504 (85.6%) | 253 (14.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,247 (92.2%) | 105 (7.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,666 (91.2%) | 160 (8.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,455 (92.6%) | 117 (7.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,295 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 884 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11,379 (93.5%) | 793 (6.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Herrin
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 742 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,720 (98.7%) | 23 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 866 (86.5%) | 135 (13.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Herrin
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,458 (85.2%) | 253 (14.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,240 (95.1%) | 115 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,269 (93.1%) | 169 (6.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,458 (96.1%) | 59 (3.9%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,922 (95.2%) | 197 (4.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Herrin
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 349 (47.0%) | 399 (53.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 575 (33.0%) | 1,252 (71.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 386 (38.6%) | 544 (54.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 183 (10.4%) | 1,346 (76.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 421 (31.1%) | 962 (71.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 543 (29.7%) | 1,279 (70.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 435 (27.7%) | 1,140 (72.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,251 (96.6%) | 838 (64.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 884 (100.0%) | 502 (56.8%) |
| Total | 5,027 (41.3%) | 8,262 (67.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Herrin
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 15 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 52 (6.8%) | 65 (7.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 75 (5.1%) | 180 (12.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 655 (27.6%) | 451 (19.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 264 (45.8%) | 240 (33.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 169 (56.1%) | 267 (45.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Herrin
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 15 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 119 (5.0%) | 81 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 165 (28.6%) | 86 (12.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 66 (21.9%) | 36 (6.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.8%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 22 (1.5%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 145 (6.1%) | 74 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 87 (15.1%) | 35 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (25.3%) | 61 (10.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 52 (6.8%) | 58 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 53 (3.6%) | 101 (6.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 365 (15.4%) | 197 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 64 (11.1%) | 130 (18.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 63 (20.9%) | 97 (16.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 11 (0.8%) | 47 (3.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 223 (9.4%) | 316 (13.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 156 (27.1%) | 184 (25.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 121 (40.2%) | 185 (31.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 33 (4.3%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (1.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 66 (2.8%) | 89 (3.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (2.3%) | 138 (19.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 33 (11.0%) | 77 (13.2%) |
Technology Access in Herrin
Computing Device Access in Herrin
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,975 | 72.5% |
| Smartphone | 4,597 | 83.8% |
| Tablet | 3,179 | 58.0% |
| No Computing Device | 486 | 8.9% |
| Total | 5,485 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Herrin
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 17 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 3,499 | 63.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 897 | 16.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 286 | 5.2% |
| No Internet | 935 | 17.1% |
| Total | 5,485 | 100.0% |
Herrin Summary
Herrin is a city located in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Marion-Herrin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,469 at the 2010 census.
History
Herrin was founded in 1883 by the Herrin Coal Company, which was owned by the Herrin brothers. The city was named after the brothers, who were originally from Herrin, Kentucky. The city was incorporated in 1891.
The city was a major coal mining center in the early 20th century. The Herrin Massacre occurred in 1922, when a group of striking miners were killed by a group of strikebreakers. The incident was one of the most violent labor disputes in American history.
Geography
Herrin is located at 37°48'25" North, 89°7'25" West (37.806944, -89.123611). According to the 2010 census, Herrin has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
Economy
Herrin is a major industrial center in southern Illinois. The city is home to several manufacturing plants, including a Caterpillar plant, a steel mill, and a paper mill. The city also has a large retail sector, with several shopping centers and restaurants.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,469 people, 3,541 households, and 2,279 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,456.3 people per square mile (563.3/km2). There were 3,945 housing units at an average density of 676.3 per square mile (261.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 3,541 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,917. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,917. About 10.7% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Herrin?
Total Population of Herrin is 12,344.
What is the Total Male Population of Herrin?
Total Male Population of Herrin is 5,866.
What is the Total Female Population of Herrin?
Total Female Population of Herrin is 6,478.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Herrin?
There are 90.55 Males per 100 Females in Herrin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Herrin?
There are 110.43 Females per 100 Males in Herrin.
What is the Median Population Age in Herrin?
Median Population Age in Herrin is 41.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Herrin
Average Family Size in Herrin is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Herrin
Average Household Size in Herrin is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Herrin?
Per Capita income in Herrin is $32,815.
What is the Median Family Income in Herrin?
Median Family Income in Herrin is $72,218.
What is the Median Household income in Herrin?
Median Household Income in Herrin is $54,555.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Herrin?
Income or Wage Gap in Herrin is 28.8%.
Women in Herrin earn 71.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Herrin?
Family Income Deficit in Herrin is $8,039.
Families that are below poverty line in Herrin earn $8,039 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Herrin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Herrin is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Herrin?
There are 6,330 People in the Labor Forcein in Herrin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Herrin?
61.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Herrin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Herrin?
Unemployment Rate in Herrin is 4.6%.