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Ilion, NY
Village in Herkimer County, New York.
Population
7,593
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,046
ZIP codes
0
Ilion and its ZIP codes
Ilion at a glance
- Ilion is about 7.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 253rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $62,843 a year, 27% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,700 (74% below New York) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Ilion, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ilion, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,843
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,610), Italian Americans (1,255), German Americans (908).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Herkimer County. PPP loans are for Ilion.
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
Ilion, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ilion, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ilion, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Ilion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South IlionCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| East FrankfortCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MohawkVillage | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| FrankfortVillage | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| HerkimerVillage | 2.7 mi | 2.6 |
| East HerkimerCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Little FallsCity | 9.6 mi | 3.8 |
| ClayvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| UticaCity | 11 mi | 16.7 |
| Richfield SpringsVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| West WinfieldVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ChadwicksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| NewportVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Washington MillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| New HartfordVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ilion, NY in?
- Ilion is in Herkimer County, New York.
- What is the population of Ilion, NY?
- About 7,593 people live in Ilion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ilion?
- Nearby places include South Ilion (1.4 mi), East Frankfort (1.4 mi), Mohawk (1.5 mi), Frankfort (2.4 mi), Herkimer (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023