Village · New York
Herkimer, New York
Herkimer, village, in Herkimer County, New York. Herkimer had 7,195 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,234 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,566 (±460). GEOID 3634121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,195
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,234 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,566 ±460
Median household income
$48,529
±$16,198 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$133,200
±$28,866 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$821
±$82 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Herkimer and what county is it in?
Herkimer is a village in Herkimer County, New York. It covers 2.6 square miles of land, 2,795 residents per square mile in 2020.
Herkimer is in the Utica-Rome, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Herkimer lies entirely within the Town of Herkimer, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Herkimer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,195 people lived in Herkimer on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 7,234 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,566 (±460).
| Measure | Herkimer | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,566 ±460 | 59,757 | +951 |
| Households | 3,326 ±265 | 25,741 | +458 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.15 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,784 ±277 | 32,459 | no clear change |
Herkimer's population since 2000
From 7,498 in 2000 to 7,195 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Herkimer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Herkimer?
The median resident of Herkimer is 45.4 years old; 14.6% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.5%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Herkimer | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 ±3.4 | 44.8 | −6.4 |
| Under 18 years | 14.6% ±2.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±3.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 45.0% ±3.4 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±3.7 pts | 90.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.3% ±3.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8% ±4.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±4.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.9% ±6.2 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.2% ±6.7 pts | 91.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Herkimer earn?
Half of Herkimer's 3,326 households earn less than $48,529 a year (±$16,198), against $68,515 in Herkimer County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $55,221 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Herkimer | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,529 ±$16,198 | $68,515 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,918 ±$10,435 | $86,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,716 ±$4,508 | $37,228 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.4% ±8.0 pts | 13.4% | +10.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 41.9% ±18.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±6.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±4.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±5.8 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Herkimer?
Owners occupy 52.6% of Herkimer's occupied homes and renters 47.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,200 by its owner (±$28,866). The median renter pays $821 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Herkimer | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,200 ±$28,866 | $147,700 | +$37,206 |
| Median gross rent | $821 ±$82 | $823 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3% ±14.3 pts | 32.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,324 ±$217 | $1,336 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.6% ±8.2 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.4% ±8.2 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,784 ±277 | 32,459 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±5.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.0% ±6.3 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 52.7% ±7.2 pts | 39.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.3% ±5.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Herkimer building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Herkimer in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Herkimer work and get to work?
65.8% of Herkimer's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Herkimer | Herkimer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.4% ±5.8 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.8% ±10.6 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.7% ±8.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 9.4% ±4.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±6.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±4.3 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Herkimer?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Herkimer (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,016 (Tract 111) to $61,563 (Tract 112).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Herkimer) · Census block assignment files
How does Herkimer compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Herkimer is the 4,001st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 127th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Herkimer ranks 1,571st of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 127th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 723rd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 309th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,571st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,529th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,401st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,277th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,505th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 608th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,507th | 1,639 |
| Travel time to work | 1,383rd | 1,652 |
Herkimer's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Herkimer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Herkimer?
14 of the 57 figures for Herkimer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Herkimer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Herkimer.