Herrin, IL Demographics

A map of Herrin's Population by Race

Herrin, Illinois had a population of 12,352 in 2020. It was 87.7% White, 3.1% Black, 1.4% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Herrin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is the 195th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Herrin's White Population

10,829 residents of Herrin identify as White, or 87.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Herrin considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is ranked #907 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Herrin is more White than neighboring Colp (67.3% White), and Carterville (86.3% White). Herrin is less White than neighboring Energy (91.8% White), and Crainville (90% White).

Herrin's Black Population

377 residents of Herrin identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Herrin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is ranked #285 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Herrin is more Black than neighboring Energy (2.4% Black), Crainville (1.9% Black), and Carterville (2.2% Black). Herrin is less Black than neighboring Colp (23.8% Black), and Freeman Spur (3.4% Black).

Herrin's Asian Population

177 residents of Herrin identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Herrin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is ranked #296 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Herrin is more Asian than neighboring Energy (0.7% Asian), Colp (0% Asian), and Freeman Spur (0% Asian). Herrin is less Asian than neighboring Crainville (1.7% Asian), and Carterville (3% Asian).

Herrin's Hispanic Population

305 residents of Herrin identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Herrin less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is ranked #831 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Herrin is more Hispanic than neighboring Energy (1.5% Hispanic), Colp (0.6% Hispanic), Crainville (1.9% Hispanic), and Freeman Spur (0.7% Hispanic). Herrin is less Hispanic than neighboring Carterville (3% Hispanic).

Herrin's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Herrin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Herrin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Herrin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Energy (0.3% Native American/Other), and Colp (0% Native American/Other). Herrin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carterville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Freeman Spur (0.7% Native American/Other).

Herrin's Multiracial Population

610 residents of Herrin identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Herrin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Herrin is ranked #275 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Herrin is more Multiracial than neighboring Energy (3.3% Multiracial), and Crainville (4% Multiracial). Herrin is less Multiracial than neighboring Colp (8.3% Multiracial), Carterville (5% Multiracial), and Freeman Spur (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.