City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Herscher, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Herscher - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,302
Residents
$100,833
Median income
$198,200
Median home
$1,326
Median rent (state)

Herscher - the verdict

Herscher ranks in the 78th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

78th
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
48th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Herscher, IL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,302 residents in Herscher, a small town within Illinois. Herscher households earn a median of $100,833 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.5%. Home values in Herscher run a median of $198,200, and the median resident age is 39.7 years. 33.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 1 residential building permits were authorized in Herscher (Low Activity), per Census BPS data.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Illinois at 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,326 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $240 across Illinois, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 88.2 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

1,302 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$100,833 /yr

Poverty 3.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Herscher compare to other US cities?

Here's how Herscher stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 48% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Herscher against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Herscher toward the top of Illinois's cities

Among the 1,336 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Herscher ranks #252 - the 81st percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Herscher only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#212 of 1,311
84th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#343 of 1,336
73rd percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#361 of 1,315
72nd percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#977 of 1,335
26th percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#252 of 1,336
81st percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

78thIncome percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Herscher's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$198,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Herscher $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Herscher, IL Herscher, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Herscher, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Herscher, IL median $100,833/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Herscher, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Herscher, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 33.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,302
Median Income
$100,833
Median Home Value
$198,200
Median Age
39.7
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Labor force participation
61.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,480 residents1,500 residents1,520 residents1,540 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,521 residents 1,486 residents ▼ -2.3%
Herscher's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 2
2021 0
2022 0
2023 2
2024 1

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
82.5%
Carpool
5.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
9.2%
Other
1.9%

Based on 578 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Herscher sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,326/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Bunker Hill
1,305 people
Long Creek
1,309 people
Sheldon
1,309 people
Okawville
1,312 people
Timberlane
1,291 people
Toluca
1,313 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Herscher's 1,302 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Quinhagak, AK
1,302 people
Linn, MO
1,302 people
Brickerville, PA
1,302 people
Perryville, AR
1,303 people
Castle Hill, CA
1,303 people
Reese, MI
1,303 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Herscher's $100,833 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Old Fig Garden, CA
$100,833 median income
Woolsey, GA
$100,833 median income
Fort Thomas, KY
$100,819 median income
Saugus, MA
$100,819 median income
Elmwood Park, NJ
$100,852 median income
Lansing, KS
$100,871 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Herscher, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Herscher, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 97.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.6% White 97.5% Black or African American 0.8% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Herscher compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Herscher (this city) 1,302 $100,833
Bunker Hill 1,305 $72,893
Long Creek 1,309 $83,214
Sheldon 1,309 $43,942
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Herscher, IL?

What is the population of Herscher, IL? +

The population of Herscher, IL stands at 1,302 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Herscher, IL? +

Herscher households earn a median of $100,833 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Herscher? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Herscher; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Herscher, IL? +

The median home value in Herscher is $198,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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