East Herkimer, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 659, East Herkimer's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East Herkimer is a small community located in New York, within Herkimer County. The total population is 659. It ranks as the 968th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Herkimer is 53.0 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Herkimer is $86,154. This is about the same as the state median of $85,974. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $128,000. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, East Herkimer is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Herkimer has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.7% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Herkimer, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.