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Herkimer

New York · 7,234 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 $47,941. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,234
−4%since 2000
from 7,498 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,795 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,897 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Herkimer
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,941
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,440
+78%since 2000
from $16,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(6,082)
Black4.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(313)
Asian1.5%(111)
Other5%(364)
Diversity Score34.3%(2,483)
Diversity Score
34
+274%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herkimer, New York?

Herkimer, New York has about 7,234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Herkimer, New York earns about $47,941 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 $87,900, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Herkimer, New York?

About 17.1% 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 12.5% 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 649 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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