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East Herkimer

New York · 659 residents · 1.193 sq mi
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East Herkimer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,154. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $128,000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
659
−7%since 2023
from 711 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
552 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 596 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+9%since 2023
from 48.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
64269374579784820202024East Herkimer
2024659
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,154
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,977
+1%since 2023
from $40,668 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−6%since 2023
from 0.279 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $122,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $936 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+2%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(675)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian3.1%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(624)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian4.1%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(84)
Diversity Score
13
+4%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−5%since 2023
from 29.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
43.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Herkimer, New York?

East Herkimer, New York has about 659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Herkimer, New York?

The typical household in East Herkimer, New York earns about $86,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Herkimer, New York expensive?

In East Herkimer, New York, the median home is worth about $128,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in East Herkimer, New York?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Herkimer, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Herkimer, New York?

About 4.9% of people in East Herkimer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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