Herkimer town, New York
Herkimer town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Herkimer town is a geographic entity located in Herkimer County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,432. The land area covers 31.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,432 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,145 | ±245 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,673 | ±273 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,145 | ±245 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 528 | ±192 |
| Median Home Value | $136,300 | ±$22,032 |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,287 | ±$14,357 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,317 | ±$5,052 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,922 | ±590 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,354 | ±417 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.5% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,508 (2024)
ID: 131363
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
114 N PROSPECT ST, HERKIMER NY 13350-1995
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GUS Population: 59,585 (2024)
ID: 170422
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
109 MARY ST, STE 1111, HERKIMER NY 13350-2923
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | UTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LITTLE FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | UTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | UTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DOLGEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FRANKFORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FRANKFORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FRANKFORT, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Herkimer County Community College
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College | 2.0 mi away | 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY, 13350-1598 |
3158660300
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FRANK J. BASLOE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 245 NORTH MAIN STREET, HERKIMER, NY, 13350 |
(315) 866-1733
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Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 2.0 mi away | 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY, 13350 |
3158672206
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WELLER LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 41 WEST MAIN STREET, MOHAWK, NY, 13407 |
(315) 866-2983
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Mohawk Valley Community College
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College | 10.9 mi away | 1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY, 13501-5394 |
3157925400
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ILION FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 78 WEST STREET, ILION, NY, 13357 |
(315) 894-5028
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute
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College | 12.6 mi away | 100 Seymour Rd, Utica, NY, 13502 |
3157927100
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FRANKFORT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 123 SOUTH FRANKFORT STREET, FRANKFORT, NY, 13340 |
(315) 894-9611
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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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College | 13.4 mi away | 2215 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13501 |
3158018253
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MIDDLEVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 1 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE, NY, 13406 |
(315) 891-3655
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TRENTON FALLS, NY US, located 16.7 miles from Herkimer town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4° | 10.4° | 19.9° | 3.58" | — |
| February | 31.4° | 12.7° | 22.0° | 3.43" | — |
| March | 39.4° | 20.4° | 29.9° | 3.45" | — |
| April | 53.8° | 34.0° | 43.9° | 4.01" | — |
| May | 66.7° | 44.3° | 55.5° | 4.64" | — |
| June | 74.3° | 53.4° | 63.9° | 4.78" | — |
| July | 79.3° | 58.5° | 68.9° | 4.95" | — |
| August | 77.8° | 57.2° | 67.5° | 4.28" | — |
| September | 70.8° | 49.6° | 60.2° | 4.15" | — |
| October | 58.6° | 39.7° | 49.1° | 5.34" | — |
| November | 46.2° | 29.1° | 37.7° | 4.36" | — |
| December | 34.6° | 19.1° | 26.8° | 4.41" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Herkimer village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| East Herkimer CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Mohawk village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Frankfort village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Ilion village | Village | 3.9 mi | — |
| East Frankfort CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604334132. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.