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 60,293.

  • The median home value in Herkimer County is $173,717.

  • The median income in Herkimer County is $68,104.

  • The median rent in Herkimer County is $776.

  • The unemployment rate in Herkimer County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Herkimer County is 12.1%.

  • The average high in Herkimer County is 61.1° and there are 108.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Herkimer County

List Of Cities & Towns in Herkimer County

Ilion, NY Population 7,703

Herkimer, NY Population 6,858

Little Falls, NY Population 4,596

Mohawk, NY Population 2,574

Frankfort, NY Population 2,367

Dolgeville, NY Population 2,180

West Winfield, NY Population 843

Middleville, NY Population 622

Poland, NY Population 602

Old Forge, NY Population 573

Newport, NY Population 464

Thendara, NY Population 228

Cold Brook, NY Population 217

Map Of Herkimer County

Herkimer County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Herkimer County is 61.1°.

  • There are 71.43 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.6 inches of rain each year with 26.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:41 hours of sun each day in Herkimer County.

StatHerkimer County
Mean High61.1
Nice Days71.43
Rainfall108.6
Snowfall26.4
Sunny_hours3:41
61.1°
Average High
108.6
Inches of Rain

Herkimer County Photos

Kingnyc Pg Alfred Dolges Dolgeville Factories
Source: Public Domain
Frankfortc New York Town Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Kerr | CC BY-SA 2.0
Professor Sugarman Postcard Little Falls New York
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Flickr User simonov | CC BY-SA 2.0
North Main Street Herkimer New York
Source: Wikipedia User Kenneth C. Zirkel | CC BY-SA 4.0

Herkimer County Demographics

Population over time in Herkimer County

The current population in Herkimer County is 60,293. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 60,596 -1.8%
2021 61,738 -0.5%
2020 62,057 -

Gender in Herkimer County

  • Herkimer County is 49.9% female with 30,086 female residents.

  • Herkimer County is 50.1% male with 30,206 male residents.

Female
49.9% (30,086)
Male
50.1% (30,206)
Gender Herkimer County NY USA
Female 49.9% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Herkimer County

Herkimer County is:

  • 92.5% White with 55,799 White residents.

  • 1.1% African American with 685 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 285 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 66 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 103 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 1,789 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.5% Hispanic with 1,503 Hispanic residents.

White
92.5% (55,799)
African American
1.1% (685)
American Indian
0.1% (63)
Asian
0.5% (285)
Hawaiian
0.1% (66)
Other
0.2% (103)
Two Or More
3.0% (1,789)
Hispanic
2.5% (1,503)

Table: Herkimer County By Race

Race Herkimer County NY USA
White 92.5% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 1.1% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.5% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Herkimer County, New York

  • 4.3% of households in Herkimer County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Herkimer County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Herkimer County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Herkimer County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Herkimer County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Herkimer County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Herkimer County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Herkimer County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Herkimer County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Herkimer County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (2,581)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (2,405)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (5,500)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (5,351)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (7,008)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (9,871)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (9,206)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.3% (11,663)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (4,126)
$200,000 or more
4.3% (2,579)
Income Herkimer County NY USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.3% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.3% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.3% 15.2% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed some college.

  • 16.0% of adults in Herkimer County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% 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
3% (1,808)
9-12th Grade
6% (3,617)
High School / GED
34% (20,499)
Some College
18% (10,852)
Associate's Degree
16% (9,646)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (7,838)
Master's Degree
8% (4,823)
Professional Degree
1% (602)
Doctorate Degree
1% (602)
Education Herkimer County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 16% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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