Living In Herkimer County, NY

Herkimer County Summary

Life in Herkimer County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Herkimer County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Herkimer County:

The population in Herkimer County is 60,596.
The median home value in Herkimer County is $110,500.
The median income in Herkimer County is $60,561.
The median rent in Herkimer County is $709.
The unemployment rate in Herkimer County is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Herkimer County is 13.0%.

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Cities & Towns in Herkimer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Herkimer County

Ilion, NY Population 7,826

Herkimer, NY Population 7,239

Little Falls, NY Population 4,634

Mohawk, NY Population 2,595

Dolgeville, NY Population 2,402

Frankfort, NY Population 2,296

West Winfield, NY Population 745

Old Forge, NY Population 638

Middleville, NY Population 620

Poland, NY Population 545

Newport, NY Population 531

Cold Brook, NY Population 256

Thendara, NY Population 64

Map Of Herkimer County

Herkimer County Photos

Kingnyc Pg Alfred Dolges Dolgeville Factories

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Professor Sugarman Postcard Little Falls New York

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Herkimer County Demographics

Population over time in Herkimer County

The current population in Herkimer County is 60,596. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2021	60,596	-1.8%
2020	61,738	-0.5%
2019	62,057	-

Gender in Herkimer County

Herkimer County is 50.1% female with 30,371 female residents.
Herkimer County is 49.9% male with 30,224 male residents.

Female

50.1% (30,371)

Male

49.9% (30,224)

Gender	Herkimer County	NY	USA
Female	50.1%	51.5%	50.5%
Male	49.9%	48.5%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Herkimer County

Herkimer County is:

94.6% White with 59,147 White residents.
1.1% African American with 714 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 150 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 322 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 85 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 763 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 1,309 Hispanic residents.

White

94.6% (59,147)

African American

1.1% (714)

American Indian

0.2% (150)

Asian

0.5% (322)

Hawaiian

0.0% (15)

Other

0.1% (85)

Two Or More

1.2% (763)

Hispanic

2.1% (1,309)

Table: Herkimer County By Race

Race	Herkimer County	NY	USA
White	94.6%	54.7%	59.4%
African American	1.1%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	0.5%	8.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Two Or More	1.2%	2.7%	3.2%
Hispanic	2.1%	19.2%	18.4%

Household Income For Herkimer County, New York

3.9% of households in Herkimer County earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Herkimer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Herkimer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Herkimer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Herkimer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Herkimer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in Herkimer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Herkimer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.1% of households in Herkimer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Herkimer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

3.9% (2,345)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.8% (2,890)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.3% (6,877)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.6% (5,841)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.1% (7,936)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.3% (9,862)

$75,000 to $99,999

16.6% (10,048)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.6% (9,483)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.1% (3,671)

$200,000 or more

2.7% (1,638)

Income	Herkimer County	NY	USA
Less than $10,000	3.9%	6.7%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.8%	5.2%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.3%	8.8%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.6%	8.2%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.1%	10.9%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.3%	15.6%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	16.6%	11.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.6%	15.4%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.1%	7.6%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	2.7%	9.7%	9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Herkimer County for adults over 25

2.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

2% (1,211)

9-12th Grade

6% (3,635)

High School / GED

36% (21,814)

Some College

19% (11,513)

Associate's Degree

15% (9,089)

Bachelor's Degree

12% (7,271)

Master's Degree

8% (4,847)

Professional Degree

1% (605)

Doctorate Degree

1% (605)

Education	Herkimer County	NY	USA
< 9th Grade	2%	6%	4%
9-12th Grade	6%	7%	6%
High School / GED	36%	26%	26%
Some College	19%	16%	20%
Associate's Degree	15%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	12%	20%	21%
Master's Degree	8%	11%	9%
Professional Degree	1%	3%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	2%	2%