Herkimer County's estimated 2026 population is 59,613 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Herkimer County is the 42nd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 64,470 and has seen a growth of -7.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Herkimer County includes 92.68% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.68%)
Two or more races (4.59%)
Black or African American (0.97%)
Other race (0.85%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.16%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,543 | 92.68% |
| Two or more races | 2,753 | 4.59% |
| Black or African American | 584 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 511 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 392 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 94 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Herkimer County's average per capita income is $47,050. Household income levels show a median of $68,858. The poverty rate stands at 13.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,988 | - |
| Families | $88,417 | $99,659 |
| Households | $68,858 | $84,205 |
| Non Families | $37,487 | $54,832 |
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