Population 59,757 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Herkimer County
Household size in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Herkimer County are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.43 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Herkimer County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.1, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Herkimer County (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Herkimer County
Renters in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Herkimer County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Herkimer County: 16.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Herkimer County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $654 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $688 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $720 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $838 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Herkimer County runs $838 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $183 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Herkimer County
Bachelor's degrees in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Herkimer County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Herkimer County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five New York counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Herkimer County is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Herkimer County
| Period | Herkimer County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Herkimer County than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Herkimer County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer County | 2.31 | 44.8 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 1958 | $838 | 24.6% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Oneida County | 2.33 | 41.9 | 12.7% | 32.3% | 10.3% | 1958 | $1,025 | 27.4% | 87.8% | 4.9% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 44.8 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 16.5% | 1958 | $945 | 21.7% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.54 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 14.4% | 1954 | $917 | 23.3% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Madison County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 21.7% | 13.9% | 1963 | $962 | 31.5% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Onondaga County | 2.32 | 41.2 | 11.2% | 34.1% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,199 | 39.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Saratoga County | 2.37 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 27.7% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,470 | 45.5% | 94.6% | 3.2% |
| Cayuga County | 2.32 | 44.3 | 12.1% | 28.6% | 13.5% | 1957 | $1,054 | 24.7% | 90.0% | 3.7% |
| Bennington County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 26.3% | 23.1% | 1969 | $1,226 | 41.9% | 94.2% | 3.9% |
| Wayne County | 2.32 | 43.9 | 9.5% | 20.1% | 9.1% | 1966 | $961 | 25.6% | 90.9% | 3.6% |
| Ontario County | 2.28 | 45.1 | 9.2% | 26.3% | 8.5% | 1973 | $1,220 | 38.2% | 93.5% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Herkimer County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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