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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Herkimer

New York · 7,883 residents · 2.588 sq mi
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Herkimer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $50,800. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,883
+5%vs 2000
vs 7,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,046 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 2,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Herkimer
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,019
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,762 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,743
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,498 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.9%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$327
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $409 in 2000
US average: $450
51.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.2% in 2000
48.2% rent
3.0
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,151)
Black1.1%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(103)
Asian1.2%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(689)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(7,820)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score3.1%(247)
3
−66%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.7%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herkimer, New York?

Herkimer, New York has about 7,883 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Herkimer, New York earns about $17,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herkimer, New York expensive?

In Herkimer, New York, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Herkimer, New York?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Herkimer, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herkimer, New York?

About 19.9% of people in 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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