Statistics for Herkimer County
Latest official figures for Herkimer County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 59,219 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 44.8 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 531 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 770 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 8.96 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.99 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.2 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 14.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 68,515 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,359.8 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.2 % | 2024 |