Herkimer County, New York
Herkimer County: county in New York, United States
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Herkimer County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 64,519 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 60,945 inhabitants. Its county seat is Herkimer (village), New York. The county was created 235 years ago in 1790.
County Snapshot
Herkimer County at a glance
Herkimer County currently has 17 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
17
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New York counties
61
Open related pagesLargest city
IlionPopulation 7,616
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Herkimer County
| Population | 60,945 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| Area | 3777 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4197,-74.9625 |
| Named for | Nicholas Herkimer |
| Altitude | 1,765 feet / 538 meters |
| Capital | Herkimer (village), New York |
| Establishment | January 01, 1791 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:49:24 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Herkimer County is located at 43°25'11"N 74°57'45"W (43.4197000, -74.9625000). It has 7 neighbors: Hamilton County, Fulton County, Lewis County, Montgomery County, Oneida County, Otsego County and St. Lawrence County.
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The largest city of Herkimer County is Ilion with a population of 7,616. Other cities include, Herkimer population 7,259, Mohawk population 3,004, Frankfort population 2,403 and Dolgeville population 2,046. See all Herkimer County cities & populated places.
Herkimer County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Herkimer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ilion | 7,616 | Village in Herkimer County, New York |
| Herkimer | 7,259 | City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America |
| Mohawk | 3,004 | Village in the United States |
| Frankfort | 2,403 | Town in Herkimer County, New York |
| Dolgeville | 2,046 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Salisbury | 1,847 | Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America |
| Fairfield | 1,514 | Town in New York State, United States |
| Little Falls | 1,472 | Town in Herkimer County, New York, United States |
| Warren | 1,084 | Town in Herkimer County, New York |
| Ohio | 996 | Town in New York, United States |
| West Winfield | 848 | Village in New York |
| Norway | 742 | Town in New York, USA |
| Newport | 585 | Town in New York, United States |
| Stratford | 569 | Town in New York, United States |
| Middleville | 484 | City in Herkimer County, New York, United States of America |
| Poland | 474 | Village in Herkimer County, New York, United States |
Official website of Herkimer County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Herkimer County decreased by 5.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,519 | - | census |
| 2011 | 64,386 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 64,227 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,883 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,384 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 62,652 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 62,436 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 62,163 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,713 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 61,319 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,945 | -0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Herkimer County (13)
People born in Herkimer County, including film critic Hollis Alpert, police officer Frank Lyga, missionary Gustavus Hines, .
More notable people
- Harvey Doolittle Colvin (American politician) he was born in 18/12/1815
- John Thornton Kirkland (President of Harvard University) he was born in 17/08/1770
- John B. Cassoday (American politician) he was born in 07/07/1830
- Robert M. Hunt (American physician) he was born in 01/01/1828
- Lorenzo English (former mayor of Columbus, Ohio) he was born in 22/05/1819
- Leslie Keno (American antiquarian) he was born in 14/03/1957
- Damon G. Tunnicliff (American judge) he was born in 20/08/1829
- Elias R. Wightman (Texan colonist and surveyor) he was born in 01/01/1792
- George W. Ferrington (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1795
- Delos L. Filer he was born in 01/01/1817
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|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,398,748 | The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area. |
| Brooklyn | 2,577,000 | A borough of New York City. |
| Queens | 2,339,150 | The most populous borough of New York City. |
| Queens County | 2,225,821 | County in New York, United States |
| Manhattan | 1,644,518 | The most densely populated borough of New York City. |
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| The Bronx | 1,455,720 | The fourth most populous borough of New York City. |
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