Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County is home to 59,757 people. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the New York rate (14.0%). The median household income is $68,515.
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| Measure | Value | New York | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,757 | 19,852,366 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $68,515 | $85,974 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.4% | 14.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.7% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 5.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 40.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $147,700 | $423,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $823 | $1,621 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.4% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.9% | 22.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.8 years | 39.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Fulton County
- Hamilton County
- Lewis County
- Montgomery County
- Oneida County
- Otsego County
- St. Lawrence County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.