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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Herkimer County

New York · 65,797 residents · 1,410.586 sq mi
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Herkimer County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% 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

65,797
+2%vs 2000
vs 64,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
59K61K63K65K66K1990201020202024Herkimer County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,075
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,924 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,543
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,141 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$316
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $420 in 2000
US average: $450
71.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
2.4
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(62,667)
Black0.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(580)
Asian0.4%(255)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(2,842)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(65,341)
Black0.3%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(308)
Asian0.1%(97)
Other0.3%(189)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,887)
3
−35%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 14.8 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 County, New York?

Herkimer County, New York has about 65,797 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Herkimer County, New York earns about $23,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herkimer County, New York expensive?

In Herkimer County, New York, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Herkimer County, New York?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Herkimer County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.1% of people in Herkimer County, 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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