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Herrin Community Unit School District 4
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 16,304. The median household income is $60,848 and the median age is 41.6.
16,304
Population
342
People / sq mi
$60,848
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 covers 48 sq mi of land at 342.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,848
Median Household Income
$35,752
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$118,400
Median Home Value
$928
Median Rent
70.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.7%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 serves a community with a population of 16,304 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Herrin Community Unit School District 4 is $60,848, with a per capita income of $35,752. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 is 87.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Herrin Community Unit School District 4, 91.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Herrin Community Unit School District 4 is $118,400, with a median rent of $928. The homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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Data for Herrin Community Unit School District 4 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1718810).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.