Population 9,257 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Herkimer
Household size in Herkimer
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.19 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Herkimer are small: just 2.11 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have smaller households.
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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, Herkimer is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Herkimer (15.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only 42 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Herkimer
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Herkimer rent their homes (41.3%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in New York overall (45.7%). Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.9 points from 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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Herkimer: 22.9% 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 has risen 12.6 points since 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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Herkimer is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1949, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have older homes.
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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $736 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $857 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$142 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Herkimer pays $857 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $142 a month from 2006–10, a 20% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Herkimer
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Herkimer than nationally: 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Herkimer have finished high school (91.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other New York cities, though, Herkimer has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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
| Period | Herkimer | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Herkimer is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York overall (6.6%). 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer | 2.11 | 44.2 | 15.3% | 41.3% | 22.9% | 1949 | $857 | 27.4% | 91.5% | 4.8% |
| North Ilion | 2.80 | 35.9 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 10.9% | 1973 | $882 | 53.5% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Mohawk | 2.28 | 48.9 | 9.8% | 22.7% | 8.0% | 1954 | $735 | 24.2% | 92.8% | 2.4% |
| Ilion | 2.22 | 45.4 | 8.3% | 27.9% | 11.3% | 1952 | $748 | 26.3% | 91.3% | 2.6% |
| Jacksonburg | 2.34 | 43.7 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 12.1% | 1969 | $809 | 22.4% | 92.9% | 2.6% |
| East Schuyler | 2.22 | 54.3 | 3.4% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 1981 | $952 | 23.8% | 92.6% | 2.8% |
| Dennison Corners | 2.50 | 54.1 | 4.7% | 8.9% | 12.7% | 1983 | $778 | 25.3% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| North Columbia | 2.44 | 51.1 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 11.5% | 1981 | $870 | 23.3% | 92.9% | 5.1% |
| Paines Hollow | 2.38 | 44.9 | 6.1% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 1976 | $840 | 23.2% | 90.7% | 2.9% |
| Frankfort | 2.27 | 43.0 | 10.6% | 18.8% | 7.3% | 1962 | $871 | 20.9% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Little Falls | 2.48 | 40.1 | 10.3% | 24.3% | 13.6% | 1952 | $749 | 21.0% | 92.1% | 5.3% |
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. 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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