Herkimer County's estimated 2025 population is 59,284 with a growth rate of -0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Herkimer County is the 41st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 64,470 and has seen a growth of -8.04% 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
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
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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