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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Herkimer County

New York · 64,427 residents · 1,410.586 sq mi
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Herkimer County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

64,427
−2%since 1990
from 65,797 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 47 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+10%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
59K61K63K65K66K1990201020202024Herkimer County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,924
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,075 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,141
+53%since 1990
from $10,543 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
28.8% rent
2.0
−17%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(65,341)
Black0.3%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(308)
Asian0.1%(97)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,887)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(62,667)
Black0.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(580)
Asian0.4%(255)
Diversity Score4.4%(2,842)
4
+54%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.3 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 County, New York?

Herkimer County, New York has about 64,427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Herkimer County, New York earns about $32,924 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Herkimer County, New York?

About 15.7% 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 12.5% of people in Herkimer County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herkimer County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Herkimer County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,370 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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