Economy & Jobs — Herkimer, New York

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$48,529
Estimated 2026~$65,300
Per Capita Income$31,426
Poverty Rate26.4%
Unemployment Rate5.5%
In Labor Force3,778

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare33.7%
Retail17.8%
Arts Food10.1%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants51
Fast Food45
Hotels Motels22
Gas Stations21
Auto Repair21
Law Offices17
Physician Offices15
Funeral Homes14
Insurance Agencies14
Bars14
Commercial Banks13
Coffee Shops12
General Merchandise11
Dental Offices11
Golf Courses Country Clubs11
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.