Herkimer County's estimated 2026 population is 59,070 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Herkimer County is the 42nd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 64,470 and has seen a growth of -8.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 47,574 adults, (13,318 of whom are seniors) in Herkimer County.
Female: 29,817 (49.9%)
Male: 29,940 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Herkimer County includes 91.78% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,844 | 91.78% |
| Two or more races | 3,067 | 5.13% |
| Black or African American | 751 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 610 | 1.02% |
| Asian | 369 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.08% |
Herkimer County's average per capita income is $48,379. Household income levels show a median of $68,515. The poverty rate stands at 13.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,507 | - |
| Families | $88,601 | $102,709 |
| Households | $68,515 | $86,447 |
| Non Families | $38,997 | $56,354 |
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