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Herkimer, NY
Village in Herkimer County, New York.
Population
7,566
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,923
ZIP codes
0
Herkimer and its ZIP codes
Herkimer at a glance
- Herkimer is about 6.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 256th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $48,529, 44% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,200 (69% below New York) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Herkimer, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Herkimer, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,529
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,150), Irish Americans (1,095), German Americans (864).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Herkimer County. PPP loans are for Herkimer.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,591
15,878 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,996
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $6,769 per person
How people get to work
Herkimer, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked9.4%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Herkimer, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,704
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herkimer, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Herkimer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East HerkimerCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MohawkVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| IlionVillage | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| East FrankfortCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| FrankfortVillage | 4 mi | 1 |
| South IlionCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Little FallsCity | 7 mi | 3.8 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| NewportVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| DolgevilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Richfield SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| UticaCity | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| Salisbury CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| ClayvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PolandVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ChadwicksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herkimer, NY in?
- Herkimer is in Herkimer County, New York.
- What is the population of Herkimer, NY?
- About 7,566 people live in Herkimer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herkimer?
- Nearby places include East Herkimer (1.4 mi), Mohawk (1.8 mi), Ilion (2.7 mi), East Frankfort (3.9 mi), Frankfort (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023