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Herkimer County, NY: growth, migration and housing
Herkimer County has 59,219 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,164 households moved in and 1,275 moved out (-111 net), while a net $5.3M of income left. Median household income is $68,515, the median home $147,700 and median rent $823 a month.
In New York: 38th of 62 counties for 5-year population growth · 40th of 62 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 43rd of 62 counties for median household income · 53rd of 62 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Herkimer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida County, NY | 420 | $21.2M |
| Otsego County, NY | 72 | $3.5M |
| Fulton County, NY | 67 | $2.9M |
| Montgomery County, NY | 51 | $2.0M |
| Onondaga County, NY | 32 | $2.8M |
| Madison County, NY | 24 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Herkimer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Oneida County, NY | 459 | $22.5M |
| Otsego County, NY | 61 | $2.7M |
| Fulton County, NY | 55 | $2.5M |
| Onondaga County, NY | 50 | $3.0M |
| Montgomery County, NY | 38 | $1.4M |
| Madison County, NY | 28 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.