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Herrin city, IL

ZIP 62948 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 62948

62948 has a population of 12,728 with a median age of 39.3 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.0%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
4.8%-62% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.6%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.4%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.8%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.4%-25% vs US avg
x
High school
27.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
17.5%+70% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.7%+114% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.6%+876% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 62948

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.7%+114% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.6%+876% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,728
Median age39.3
Poverty rate16.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.0%
Hispanic3.6%
Black4.8%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born29.7%