Demographics & People — Herkimer, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,335 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,100 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,216 |
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| Family Households | 1,789 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,587 |
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| Black or African American | 140 |
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| Asian | 95 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 125 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,705 |
| Italian | 1,442 |
| German | 1,027 |
| Irish | 995 |
| English | 915 |
| Other groups | 595 |
| American | 500 |
| Polish | 496 |
| French (except Basque) | 353 |
| Welsh | 310 |
Language
| English Only | 6,634 |
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| Spanish | 86 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,132 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 299 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,031 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Herkimer, New York.
