Herrin, Illinois
Herrin: City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
About
Herrin is a city located in the county of Williamson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,501 and a population density of 485 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,625 inhabitants.
The city was created 209 years ago in 1815.
Located in Williamson County, Herrin is a small city with big things to offer. The city is home to the Herrin High School, which has been ranked as one of the top high schools in the state. The school's mascot, the "Hawks," was chosen in honor of the former name of Herrin—Hawkville.
The city also offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages. For example, there are over 17 parks and trails throughout the city that include fishing ponds and playgrounds for children. If you're looking for something more adventurous, try hiking or biking on one of these trails!
Quick Facts about Herrin
| Population : | 12,625 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Williamson County |
| Postal code : | 62948 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 25.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1816 (209 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:12:39 (16th June 2025) |
| Density : | 490 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Herrin is located at 37°48'11"N 89°1'39"W (37.8031100, -89.0275700).
Herrin map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Herrin
Demographics
The population of Herrin increased by 0.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,501 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,612 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,702 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,851 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,844 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,892 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,912 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,838 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,824 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,687 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,625 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,011 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,420 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,939 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,414 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 29.5% |
| White only, percent : | 78.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 34.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,144 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $211,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,393 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $397 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,015 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,197 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,399 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 224,208 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,266 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,083 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,100 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 243 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 511 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 524 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,459.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.87 |
Other Places in Herrin
1 City of Herrin
300 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16189423175 🔗 Url
2 Herrin City Clerk
300 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16189423175 🔗 Url
3 Herrin Mayor's Office
300 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16189426166 🔗 Url
People born in Herrin (7)
People born in Herrin, including country music singer and songwriter David Lee Murphy, baseball coach Itch Jones, Major League Baseball outfielder Lou Scoffic, .
List
- Richard Clarida (American economist) he was born in 18/05/1957
- Ron Acks (American football player) he was born in 03/10/1944
- Steve Fisher (American college basketball coach) he was born in 24/03/1945
- Jim Ranchino (American political scientist and pollster) he was born in 01/04/1936
Schools in Herrin
College & universities near Herrin, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Herrin, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Other cities in Williamson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 17,803 | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States |
| Crestwood | 10,604 | Village in United States of America |
| Carterville | 5,834 | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States |
| Johnston City | 3,389 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,215 | Village in Illinois |
| Cambria | 1,648 | Village in the United States |
| Crainville | 1,419 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Energy | 1,086 | Village in Illinois |
| Hurst | 780 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Bainbridge | 569 | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois |
| Creal Springs | 521 | Township in Williamson County, Illinois |
| Freeman Spur | 276 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bush | 263 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Colp | 208 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Spillertown | 197 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Herrin distances to largest Illinois cities
