Herscher, IL is a small village located in Kankakee County with a population of 1,251. It has a population density of 818 people per square mile; much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The village offers year-round outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike such as hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. Local businesses include Herscher Hardware & Supply Co., The Red Barn Restaurant and Bar, Herscher Car Wash and Herscher Roller Rink. There are also several organizations such as the Herscher Lions Club, The United Methodist Church and the Lions Club International that help contribute to the community. There are numerous local sporting events throughout the year at area schools like Herscher High School including basketball, baseball, softball and golf.
The population in Herscher is 1,251. There are 690 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Herscher is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Herscher is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Herscher
- 56.8% are married
- 9.7% are divorced
- 35.2% are married with children
- 16.4% have children, but are single
Race in Herscher
- 96.1% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander