Herkimer County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Herkimer County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Herkimer County, New York has a population of 59,757, the 43rd most populous county in New York. The median household income is $68,515 and the median home value is $147,700. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Herkimer County Quick Facts

Population 59,757

Median Household Income $68,515

Median Home Value $147,700

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 44.8 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 91.5%

Cities/Places 18

Population 59,757 43rd of 62

Median Income $68,515 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.4%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Herkimer County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	59,932	59,757	-0.3%
Median household income	$68,858	$68,515	-0.5%
Median home value	$135,000	$147,700	+9.4%

Median Household Income

Herkimer

$68,515

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Herkimer

$147,700

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 31.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

58.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $823/mo 14.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

28.4%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Herkimer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ilion	7,593	$62,843	14.5%	$108,700
Herkimer	7,566	$48,529	26.4%	$133,200
Little Falls	4,550	$53,544	24.3%	$105,700
Mohawk	2,520	$72,813	15.1%	$124,600
Frankfort	2,503	$50,909	11.2%	$128,200
Dolgeville	1,874	$67,740	10.9%	$115,200
West Winfield	837	$76,667	10.4%	$151,300
East Herkimer	659	$86,154	4.9%	$128,000
Middleville	652	$84,125	7.7%	$163,100
Old Forge	574	$75,076	3.7%	$322,800
East Frankfort	571	$57,833	14.0%	$109,500
Newport	491	$86,750	9.4%	$156,300
Poland	449	$61,250	13.4%	$129,200
Salisbury Center	207	$73,533	20.3%	$158,000
South Ilion	195	$103,333	40.0%	$78,700
Cold Brook	164	$104,444	11.0%	$150,000
Eagle Bay	90	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Thendara	64	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Herkimer County is located in New York with a total population of 59,757. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Herkimer County is 44.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Herkimer County is $68,515. This is 20% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $147,700. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Herkimer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Herkimer County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.7% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Herkimer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Herkimer County, New York?

Herkimer County has a population of 59,757, making it the 43rd most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Herkimer County?

The median household income in Herkimer County is $68,515 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in Herkimer County, New York?

Herkimer County contains 18 Census-designated places.