Herkimer County, New York
NY · FIPS 36043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,757 | — | #899 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,515 | -8.8% | #1,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #774 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,700 | -47.6% | #2,287 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $823 | -29.2% | #1,936 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% | +6.5% | #1,624 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Herkimer County has a population of 59,757, making it the #899 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Herkimer County is $68,515, ranking #1,298 out of 3,222 counties — 8.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.4% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Herkimer County is $147,700 (-47.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $823/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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95.1% of residents in Herkimer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County, New York has a total population of 59,757, making it the 899th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Herkimer County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Herkimer County is $68,515, which ranks #1,298 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Herkimer County is $147,700, 47.6% below the national median. Renters in Herkimer County pay a median gross rent of $823 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Herkimer County, 22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Herkimer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Herkimer County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.