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Herkimer

County:
Herkimer County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.588
State:
New York

Herkimer is a village located in Herkimer County, New York. Herkimer has a 2026 population of 7,237. It is also the county seat of Herkimer County. Herkimer is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,287 in 2020.

The median household income in Herkimer is $48,529 with a poverty rate of 26.4%. The median age in Herkimer is 45.4 years: 43.6 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.

7.2K
Total Population
2,796
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.11%
Growth

Herkimer Population

Herkimer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,237-8-0.11%
20257,245-9-0.12%
20247,25430.04%
20237,251-31-0.43%
20227,282-27-0.37%
20217,309220.3%
20207,287-18-0.25%
20197,311-25-0.34%
20187,336-47-0.64%
20177,383-29-0.39%
20167,412-57-0.76%
20157,469-93-1.23%
20147,562-62-0.81%
20137,624-50-0.65%
20127,674-33-0.43%
20117,707-25-0.32%
20107,732-11-0.14%
20007,498-447-5.63%
19907,945-438-5.22%
19808,383-577-6.44%
19708,960-436-4.64%
19609,396-4-0.04%
19509,400-217-2.26%
19409,617-829-7.94%
193010,446-7-0.07%
192010,4532,93339%
19107,5201,96535.37%
19005,55500%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 43.6 years

Herkimer Adults

There are 6,462 adults, (1,566 of whom are seniors) in Herkimer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,160 (55%)
Male: 3,406 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Herkimer includes 87.93% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,65387.93%
Two or more races5156.81%
Black or African American1491.97%
Asian1311.73%
Other race1181.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race901.19%
Two or more races220.29%
White40.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,64987.88%
Two or more races4936.52%
Black or African American1491.97%
Asian1311.73%
Other race280.37%

Herkimer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Herkimer 's average per capita income is $37,776. Household income levels show a median of $48,529. The poverty rate stands at 26.4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,549-
Families$80,618$79,701
Households$48,529$63,918
Non Families$31,696$39,565

$37,776

Average Income

$48,529

Median Household Income

26.4%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)