Herkimer County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,858
Per Capita Income
$35,959
Poverty Rate
13.3%
SNAP Recipients
13.7%
Gini Index
0.428
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.0%
$25K–$50K19.4%
$50K–$75K16.6%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K19.3%
$150K–$200K7.1%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Herkimer County, NY is $68,858 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,959. 13.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.428 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).