Herkimer County, New York
Total Population: 59,932
County Seat: Herkimer
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
91.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
22.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.7%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.