Herkimer County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Herkimer County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36043
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 1410.59 sq mi
- Water Area
- 46.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1457.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.571009
- Longitude
- -74.841097
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 59,248
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 47,065
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,724 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,527 | 2.6% |
| White | 55,601 | 93.8% |
| Black | 628 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 292 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 192 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,132 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 937 | 2.0% |
| White | 44,806 | 95.2% |
| Black | 664 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 327 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 258 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 59,757
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,903
- Poverty Rate
- 13.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,881
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 54,844 | 91.8% |
| Black | 751 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 369 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 40,544
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,605 | 23.7% |
| Republican | 19,000 | 46.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,527 | 21.0% |
| Other | 24 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,470 | 48.0% |
| Female | 21,074 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,168 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic | 953 | 2.4% |
| Black | 126 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 235 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,425
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,471 | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 38.6% |
| Black | 32 | 25.4% |
| Asian | 83 | 35.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,151 | 52.1% |
| Female | 10,274 | 48.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,160 (28.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,733 (22.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,459
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,151
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $813
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 10.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.