East Herkimer, NY Demographics

A map of East Herkimer's Population by Race

East Herkimer, New York has an estimated population of 659, a large decrease from the 787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 4.1% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Herkimer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Herkimer has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Herkimer, that probability was 9.1% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Herkimer is ranked the 968th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Herkimer was ranked the 919th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Herkimer's White Population

624 residents of East Herkimer, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Herkimer is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Herkimer ranks 70th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Herkimer's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of East Herkimer's population has decreased from 95.3% to 94.7%.

East Herkimer is more White than neighboring Herkimer (87.9% White), Mohawk (89.9% White), and Ilion (87.1% White). East Herkimer is less White than neighboring South Ilion (100% White), and East Frankfort (99.3% White).

East Herkimer's Black Population

3 residents of East Herkimer, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Herkimer is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Herkimer ranks 1053rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Herkimer's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of East Herkimer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

East Herkimer is more Black than neighboring South Ilion (0% Black). East Herkimer is less Black than neighboring Herkimer (2% Black), Mohawk (1% Black), Ilion (0.6% Black), and East Frankfort (0.7% Black).

East Herkimer's Asian Population

27 residents of East Herkimer, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Herkimer is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Herkimer ranks 1019th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Herkimer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Asian residents' share of East Herkimer's population has increased from 0.4% to 4.1%.

East Herkimer is more Asian than neighboring Herkimer (1.7% Asian), Mohawk (0.7% Asian), Ilion (0% Asian), South Ilion (0% Asian), and East Frankfort (0% Asian).

East Herkimer's Hispanic Population

5 residents of East Herkimer, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Herkimer is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Herkimer ranks 1162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Herkimer's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Herkimer's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.8%.

East Herkimer is more Hispanic than neighboring South Ilion (0% Hispanic), and East Frankfort (0% Hispanic). East Herkimer is less Hispanic than neighboring Herkimer (1.5% Hispanic), Mohawk (1.3% Hispanic), and Ilion (5.1% Hispanic).

East Herkimer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Herkimer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Herkimer is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Herkimer ranks 1152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Herkimer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Herkimer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Herkimer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Herkimer (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ilion (0.6% Native American/Other).

East Herkimer's Multiracial Population

0 residents of East Herkimer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Herkimer is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Herkimer ranks 960th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Herkimer's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Herkimer's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

East Herkimer is less Multiracial than neighboring Herkimer (6.5% Multiracial), Mohawk (7.1% Multiracial), and Ilion (6.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.