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Mohawk, NY

Village in Herkimer County, New York.

Population

2,520

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,872

ZIP codes

0

Mohawk and its ZIP codes

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Mohawk at a glance

  • Mohawk is about 6.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $72,813 a year, 15% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,600 (71% below New York) and median rent is $705 a month.

Local data for Mohawk, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mohawk, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,813

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$124,600

Median rent

$705/mo

Homeownership

71.7%

Bachelor's or higher

23.5%

Median age

48.5

Average commute

22.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (774), Irish Americans (604), Italian Americans (363).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Herkimer County. PPP loans are for Mohawk.

Details

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

Herkimer County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mohawk, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.6%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit1.0%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.9%

Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mohawk, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mohawk, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

14.5%

U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.8%

U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts

Cities near Mohawk

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
IlionVillage1.5 mi2.5
HerkimerVillage1.8 mi2.6
South IlionCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.4
East HerkimerCensus-designated place2.8 mi1.2
East FrankfortCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.8
FrankfortVillage3.7 mi1
Little FallsCity8.2 mi3.8
MiddlevilleVillage9.2 mi0.8
Richfield SpringsVillage11 mi1
NewportVillage12 mi0.5
ClayvilleVillage12 mi0.4
UticaCity12 mi16.7
West WinfieldVillage13 mi0.9
ChadwicksCensus-designated place13 mi1.3
DolgevilleVillage14 mi1.8
Springfield CenterCensus-designated place14 mi4.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mohawk, NY in?
Mohawk is in Herkimer County, New York.
What is the population of Mohawk, NY?
About 2,520 people live in Mohawk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mohawk?
Nearby places include Ilion (1.5 mi), Herkimer (1.8 mi), South Ilion (2.5 mi), East Herkimer (2.8 mi), East Frankfort (2.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023