New York

Herkimer

60,139
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Herkimer

Herkimer, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 14,503. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 60,139.

Its recorded population peaked at 67,633 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 11 percent.

On the ground today, 16 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Getman Site Massacre, Mohawk Valley Raid – Burnetsfield 1757, Raid on German Flatts, and 73 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202060,139
201064,519
200064,427
199065,797
198066,714
197067,633
196066,370
195061,407
194059,527
193064,006
192064,962
191056,356
190051,049
189045,608
188042,669
187039,929
186040,561
185038,244
184037,477
183035,870
182031,017
181022,046
180014,503
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Herkimer

Military engagements that took place in Herkimer, New York.

Getman Site Massacre
1250
Mohawk Valley Raid – Burnetsfield 1757
1757
Raid on German Flatts
1757
French and Indian War – Raid on German Flatts NY 1757
1757
Raid on German Flatts 1758
1758
Battle of Oriskany Aug 6 1777
1777
Raid on German Flatts
1778
Battle of Andrustown
1778
Andrustown Raid 1778
1778
Mohawk Valley Raid – Andrustown July 18 1778
1778
Destruction of German Flats NY
1778
Raid on German Flatts 1778
1778
Raid on German Flatts (1778)
1778
Battle of Jerseyfield (Canada Creek)
1781
Battle of West Canada Creek
1781
Battle of Jerseyfield (West Canada Creek)
1781

Historic places in Herkimer

National Register of Historic Places listings in Herkimer, New York.

US Post Office-Frankfort
Frankfort
Thendara Historic District
Old Forge
Herkimer County Jail
Herkimer
Big Moose Community Chapel
Eagle Bay
Italian Community Bake Oven
Little Falls
Herkimer County Trust Company Building
Little Falls
Rice-Dodge-Burgess Farm
Cedarville
US Post Office-Little Falls
Little Falls
Goodsell House
Old Forge
Herkimer County Historical Society
Herkimer
Indian Castle Church
Indian Castle
Dolge, Alfred, Hose Co. No. 1 Building
Dolgeville
Balloon Farm
Frankfort
Brace Farm
Meetinghouse Green
Overlook
Little Falls
Perry, Stuart and William Swezey Houses
Newport
Remington Stables
Ilion
US Post Office-Herkimer
Herkimer
Masonic Temple-Newport Lodge No. 445 F. & A.M.
Newport
Cold Brook Feed Mill
Cold Brook
US Post Office-Dolgeville
Dolgeville
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Little Falls
Bowen, Benjamin, House
Newport
Breckwoldt-Ward House
Dolgeville
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Frequently asked about Herkimer

When does Herkimer first appear in the US census?
Herkimer, New York first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 14,503.
What is the population of Herkimer?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Herkimer had a recorded population of 60,139.
When did Herkimer's population peak?
Herkimer's recorded population peaked at 67,633 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Herkimer?
16 documented military engagements took place in Herkimer, including Getman Site Massacre, Mohawk Valley Raid – Burnetsfield 1757, Raid on German Flatts.
How many historic places are in Herkimer?
73 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Herkimer, New York.
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