Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY

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2023 Population
108,874
0.431% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
45.9
0.218% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
10.6%
4.66% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$74,884
2.79% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$156,100
6.48% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
48,261
0.485% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 109k people with a median age of 45.9 and a median household income of $74,884. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY declined from 109,345 to 108,874, a −0.431% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,852 to $74,884, a 2.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.62%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%), White (Hispanic) (1.12%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.793%).

4.03% of the households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are Herkimer County Community College (337 degrees awarded in 2023), Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (45 degrees), and Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was $156,100, and the homeownership rate was 79.3%.

Most people in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 109k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.2% of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.39k people).

In 2023, there were 57.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (981 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (527 households), and Serbo-Croatian (364 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
54,504
Women
50.1%
54,392
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,896 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

99.4%
2023 Citizenship
99.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.4% of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    101k ± 820
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    1.76k ± 225
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    1.54k ± 414
2.45%
Hispanic Population
2.66k people

In 2023, there were 57.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.76k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.45% of the people in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (2.66k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    299 ± 424 people
  2. Belarus
    267 ± 401 people
  3. Jamaica
    175 ± 325 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was Bosnia and Herzegovina, the natal country of 299 Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Belarus with 267 and Jamaica with 175.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.39k people
1.98%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.16k people

As of 2023, 2.2% of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY residents (2.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was 1.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    981 households (0.949%)
  2. Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
    527 households (0.51%)
  3. Serbo-Croatian
    364 households (0.352%)

4.03% of the households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 0.949% of the households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,721 ± 295
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,275 ± 337
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,184 ± 197

Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY employs 48.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (4,216 people), Construction (3,161 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (2,063 people), and the highest paying industries were Advertising, public relations & related services ($112,892), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($105,954), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($104,903).

Males in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,404. The income inequality in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.39, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,486
Women
48.7%
24,775
Men
51.3%

The workforce of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 was 48,261 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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Occupations

48.3k
2023 Value
0.485%
1 Year growth
± 0.485%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.485%, from 48k employees to 48.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (1,639 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,524 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,497 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.3k
2023 Value
0.485%
1 Year growth
± 0.485%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.485%, from 48k employees to 48.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,216 people), Construction (3,161 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (2,063 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,430
Median earning men ± $1,725
$41,727
Median earning women ± $1,484

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($82,729), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,417), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,984).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,144), Public Administration ($56,284), and Construction ($49,881).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY awarded 413 degrees. The student population of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 852 male students and 1,161 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are White (303 and 75.8%), followed by Black or African American (58 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (27 and 6.75%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1%).

The largest universities in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Herkimer County Community College (337 and 81.6%), Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (45 and 10.9%), and Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (31 and 7.51%).

The most popular majors in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (76 and 18.4%), General Studies (68 and 16.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (36 and 8.72%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 72.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,013 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,013 students enrolled in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,356 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    68 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
    18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was General Studies with 68 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Herkimer County Community College
    337 degrees awarded
  2. Madison Oneida BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
    45 degrees awarded
  3. Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
    31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Herkimer County Community College with 337 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 147 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.553 times less than the 266 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 303 degrees mean that there were 5.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 58 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,116) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.768% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.831% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.7k), Some college (16.9k), and Associates Degree (12.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was $156,100 in 2023, which is 0.515 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $146,600 to $156,100, a 6.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY is 79.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$156,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,918
$37,042
Median Property Taxes
±$1,216

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

79.3%
Homeownership
2023
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 79.3% of the housing units in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$74,884
Median Household Income
± $2,377
46.7k
Number of Households
± 1,509

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.7k households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY grew to $74,884 from the previous year's value of $72,852.

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Wage Distribution

0.39
2023 Wage GINI in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY
0.392
2022 Wage GINI in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was 0.39 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.458% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.39%)
  3. Carpooled (6.51%)

In 2023, 80.8% of workers in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.39%) and those who carpooled to work (6.51%).

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Commute Time

24.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY (11.4k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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Health

96.5% of the population of Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,245 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.54%
Uninsured
45.6%
Employer Coverage
19.6%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
1.7%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY declined by 7.66% from 3.83% to 3.54%.

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