Herkimer, NY

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2023 Population

7,335

6.96% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

45.9

4.57% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

19.5%

54.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$57,281

1.19% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$123,700

13.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

3,545

5.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Herkimer, NY had a population of 7.34k people with a median age of 45.9 and a median household income of $57,281. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Herkimer, NY grew from 6,858 to 7,335, a 6.96% increase and its median household income grew from $56,607 to $57,281, a 1.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Herkimer, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.05%).

None of the households in Herkimer, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Herkimer, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Herkimer, NY are Herkimer County Community College (337 degrees awarded in 2023) and Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Herkimer, NY was $123,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in Herkimer, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Herkimer, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Herkimer, NY is home to a population of 7.34k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.76% of Herkimer, NY residents were born outside of the country (276 people).

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.58k people) in Herkimer, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 373 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 134 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Herkimer, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Herkimer, NY was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Herkimer, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Herkimer, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.58k ± 532
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
373 ± 172
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
134 ± 119

1.7%

Hispanic Population

125 people

1.7% of the people in Herkimer, NY are hispanic (125 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Herkimer, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

3.76%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

276 people

3.43%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

235 people

As of 2023, 3.76% of Herkimer, NY residents (276 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Herkimer, NY was 3.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Herkimer, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
141 ± 87
Gulf War (1990s)
23 ± 39
Korea
21 ± 37

Herkimer, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 6.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Herkimer, NY employs 3.55k people. The largest industries in Herkimer, NY are Retail Trade (586 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (551 people), and Educational Services (512 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($69,875), Construction ($68,933), and Public Administration ($66,105).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.55k

2023 Value

± 584

5.29%

1 Year growth

± 22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Herkimer, NY grew at a rate of 5.29%, from 3.37k employees to 3.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Herkimer, NY, are Sales & Related Occupations (530 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (499 people), and Management Occupations (403 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Herkimer, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.55k

2023 Value

± 584

5.29%

1 Year growth

± 22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Herkimer, NY grew at a rate of 5.29%, from 3.37k employees to 3.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Herkimer, NY, are Retail Trade (586 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (551 people), and Educational Services (512 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Herkimer, NY, though some of these residents may live in Herkimer, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,644

Median earning men ± $16,039

$39,069

Median earning women ± $5,560

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($68,933), Public Administration ($65,596), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,345), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,750), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($40,093).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2023, universities in Herkimer, NY awarded 368 degrees. The student population of Herkimer, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 843 male students and 1,082 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Herkimer, NY are White (284 and 80%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (22 and 6.2%), and Unknown (3 and 0.845%).

The largest universities in Herkimer, NY by number of degrees awarded are Herkimer County Community College (337 and 91.6%) and Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (31 and 8.42%).

The most popular majors in Herkimer, NY are General Studies (68 and 18.5%), General Business Administration & Management (36 and 9.78%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 and 8.42%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,925 students enrolled in Herkimer, NY, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,308 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
68 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Herkimer, NY was General Studies with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Herkimer, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Herkimer County Community College
337 degrees awarded
Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Herkimer County Community College with 337 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 142 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Herkimer, NY, which is 0.628 times less than the 226 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 284 degrees mean that there were 7.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,116) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Herkimer, NY was $123,700 in 2023, which is 0.408 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $108,900 to $123,700, a 13.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Herkimer, NY is 52.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Herkimer, NY have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Herkimer, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$33,574

$1,683

Median Property Taxes

±$342

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Herkimer, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Herkimer, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.3%

Homeownership

2023

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 52.3% of the housing units in Herkimer, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Herkimer, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 112
Census Tract 111

The following map shows all of the places in Herkimer, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,281

Median Household Income

± $19,599

3.22k

Number of Households

± 534

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.22k households in Herkimer, NY grew to $57,281 from the previous year's value of $56,607.

The following chart displays the households in Herkimer, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Herkimer, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (9.16%)

In 2023, 71.6% of workers in Herkimer, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (9.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Herkimer, NY have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.348% of the workforce in Herkimer, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Herkimer, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Herkimer, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Herkimer, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Herkimer, NY (1.32k out of 6.78k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Herkimer, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.2% of the population of Herkimer, NY has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 0.271% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Herkimer County, NY see 3585 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.22% increase from the previous year (3407 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2497 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1199 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,585 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Herkimer County, NY

Primary care physicians in Herkimer County, NY see an average of 3,585 patients per year. This represents a 5.22% increase from the previous year (3,407 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Herkimer County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.4% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.5% were men and 55.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.85%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

0.271%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Herkimer, NY declined by 8.27% from 3.11% to 2.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Herkimer, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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