Herscher, Illinois
Herscher: city in Illinois, United States of America
About
Herscher is a city located in the county of Kankakee in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,591 and a population density of 879 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,483 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Herscher
| Population | 1,483 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Area | 1.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.0492,-88.0978 |
| Altitude | 2,149 feet / 655 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:28:04 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60941 |
| Density | 819 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Herscher is located at 41°2'57"N 88°5'52"W (41.0492000, -88.0978300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Herscher decreased by 7.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,591 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,600 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,592 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,577 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,563 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,548 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,534 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,522 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,514 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,504 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,483 | -1.42% | estimation process |
People born in Herscher (2)
People born in Herscher, including businessperson Adam Andrzejewski, Emory Bauer, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Herscher, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Herscher, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Herscher.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Herscher Post Office | Herscher (IL) | 60941 |
Other cities in Kankakee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kankakee County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | 25,668 | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Bourbonnais | 19,378 | Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bradley | 15,132 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Manteno | 8,892 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Momence | 3,049 | City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Otto | 2,445 | Township in Kankakee County, Illinois |
| Grant Park | 1,231 | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States |
| Saint Anne | 1,174 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Lake | 930 | Township of Illinois |
| Chebanse | 908 | Village in United States of America |
| Aroma Park | 678 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hopkins Park | 608 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Essex | 548 | Village in Kankakee County, Illinois |
| Sun River Terrace | 488 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bonfield | 352 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Buckingham | 280 | Town in Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Herscher distances to largest Illinois cities