The Town FilesHerkimer County, New York
59,757 people. The median home is worth $147,700 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $68,515.
Towns in Herkimer County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Flatts | 12,263 | $119,800 | $67,791 | 46.1 |
| Herkimer | 9,566 | $136,300 | $56,287 | 45.6 |
| Ilion | 7,646 | $108,700 | $62,843 | 44.9 |
| Herkimer | 7,234 | $133,200 | $48,529 | 45.4 |
| Frankfort | 7,011 | $155,200 | $62,861 | 45.0 |
| Little Falls | 4,605 | $105,700 | $53,544 | 39.0 |
| Schuyler | 3,296 | $116,000 | $65,469 | 55.2 |
| Manheim | 3,082 | $118,500 | $69,527 | 43.3 |
People and housing
| Herkimer County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $823 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $68,515 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 44.8 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
15,519 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,384 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,704 storm events in Herkimer County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Herkimer County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).