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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Herkimer

New York · 7,498 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 $24,762. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,100. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,498
−5%since 1990
from 7,883 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,897 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 3,046 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Herkimer
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,762
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,498
+69%since 1990
from $9,743 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $327 in 1990
US average: $602
49.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
50.8% rent
2.6
−13%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(7,820)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score3.1%(247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,151)
Black1.1%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(103)
Asian1.2%(93)
Diversity Score9.2%(689)
9
+193%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.1%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,498 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Herkimer, New York earns about $24,762 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Herkimer, New York?

About 15.0% 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 14.8% of people in Herkimer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herkimer, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Herkimer, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 385 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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