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Herricks

New York · 3,907 residents · 0.573 sq mi
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Herricks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,208. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $825,400. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,907
−4%since 2000
from 4,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,818 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 7,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+22%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Herricks
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,208
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,343 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,720
+99%since 2000
from $31,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+3%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$825,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,729 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+65%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(2,855)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(170)
Asian24.3%(989)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(2,216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34%(1,327)
Black3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(13)
Asian56.9%(2,223)
Other5.8%(228)
Diversity Score69.6%(2,718)
Diversity Score
70
+28%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
38.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 53.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herricks, New York?

Herricks, New York has about 3,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Herricks, New York earns about $135,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herricks, New York expensive?

In Herricks, New York, the median home is worth about $825,400, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Herricks, New York?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Herricks, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herricks, New York?

About 5.7% of people in Herricks, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herricks, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Herricks, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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