Herkimer, NY Demographics
A map of Herkimer's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,082 | 84.1% |
Multiracial | 387 | 5.3% |
Hispanic | 313 | 4.3% |
Black | 303 | 4.2% |
Asian | 111 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 38 | 0.5% |
Herkimer, New York had a population of 7,234 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 4.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Herkimer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is the 275th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Herkimer's White Population
6,082 residents of Herkimer identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Herkimer considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is ranked #705 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Herkimer is less White than neighboring Mohawk (91.8% White), East Herkimer (95.3% White), Ilion (88.5% White), South Ilion (90.8% White), and East Frankfort (94.8% White).
Herkimer's Black Population
303 residents of Herkimer identify as Black, or 4.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Herkimer slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is ranked #287 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Herkimer is more Black than neighboring Mohawk (0.5% Black), East Herkimer (0.4% Black), Ilion (1.9% Black), South Ilion (0.8% Black), and East Frankfort (0.6% Black).
Herkimer's Asian Population
111 residents of Herkimer identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Herkimer slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is ranked #599 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Herkimer is more Asian than neighboring Mohawk (0.4% Asian), East Herkimer (0.4% Asian), Ilion (0.5% Asian), South Ilion (0% Asian), and East Frankfort (0.4% Asian).
Herkimer's Hispanic Population
313 residents of Herkimer identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Herkimer less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is ranked #695 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Herkimer is more Hispanic than neighboring Mohawk (2.3% Hispanic), East Herkimer (1.3% Hispanic), Ilion (3.2% Hispanic), South Ilion (1.7% Hispanic), and East Frankfort (1% Hispanic).
Herkimer's Native American/Other Population
38 residents of Herkimer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Herkimer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is ranked #703 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Herkimer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mohawk (0.1% Native American/Other), East Herkimer (0.1% Native American/Other), Ilion (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Ilion (0% Native American/Other). Herkimer is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Frankfort (0.6% Native American/Other).
Herkimer's Multiracial Population
387 residents of Herkimer identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Herkimer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Herkimer is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Herkimer is more Multiracial than neighboring Mohawk (5% Multiracial), East Herkimer (2.5% Multiracial), and East Frankfort (2.6% Multiracial). Herkimer is less Multiracial than neighboring Ilion (5.7% Multiracial), and South Ilion (6.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.