Herkimer County, New York

Total Population: 59,932

County Seat: Herkimer

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Median Home Value

$135,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,858

Across all households

Median Age

44.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.6%
Two or More Races3.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.6%

65 Years and Over

21.6%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.8%

No Health Insurance

4.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,858

Mean Household Income

$84,205

Per Capita Income

$35,959

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,000

Median Rent

$811/mo

Total Housing Units

32,449

Owner-Occupied

75.9%

Renter-Occupied

24.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.6%

Married Couple Households

49.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.5%

Average Household Size

2.31

Broadband Internet Access

87.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36043.