New York Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,757 (100%) |
| Population Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,515 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,228 |
| Median Home Value | $147,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 32,459 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,723 (60.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 6,018 (18.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,718 (20.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 25,741 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Family Households | 15,963 (62.0%) |
The table below compares Herkimer County to the other 62 counties and county equivalents in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 44 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 57 | 10th |
| Median Household Income | # 44 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 45 | 30th |
| Diversity Index | # 51 | 20th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
