Herkimer County, New York: Deep Red Country
New York · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+36.2
2024 Margin
R+5.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
60K
Population
Herkimer County, New York voted R+36.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 19,557 votes (67.77%). This represented a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+36.2
2020→2024 SwingR+5.7%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population60,139
Median Age
44.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
22.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$68,104(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
17.4%(-1.3 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
9.6%(+4.4 vs US)
Evangelical
3.5%(-13.0 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.0%(-1.0 vs US)
Jewish
0.2%
Age Distribution
Median:44.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
20.6%
18-29
7.8%↓
30-44
16.5%↓
45-64
33.5%↑
65+
21.6%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
12.1%Manufacturing
10.1%Construction
8.0%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.9%EducationBelow avg
6.4%HealthcareVery low
4.0%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.6%(9,110) | 67.8%(19,557) | R+36.2 | R+5.7 |
| 2020 | 33.9%(9,939) | 64.4%(18,871) | R+30.5 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 30.8%(8,083) | 63.6%(16,699) | R+32.8 | R+24.8 |
| 2012 | 45.0%(11,273) | 53.0%(13,282) | R+8.0 | D+1.3 |
| 2008 | 44.5%(12,094) | 53.8%(14,619) | R+9.3 | D+6.1 |
| 2004 | 41.2%(11,675) | 56.6%(16,024) | R+15.4 | R+8.4 |
| 2000 | 44.1%(12,224) | 51.1%(14,147) | R+6.9 | R+13.8 |
| 1996 | 44.7%(11,910) | 37.9%(10,085) | D+6.8 | D+10.8 |
| 1992 | 36.3%(10,880) | 40.3%(12,052) | R+3.9 | D+4.7 |
| 1988 | 45.3%(12,694) | 53.9%(15,104) | R+8.6 | D+20.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.1%(9,671) | 64.5%(17,766) | R+29.4 | D+2.5 |
| 2022 | 28.7%(6,360) | 60.6%(13,431) | R+31.9 | R+20.8 |
| 2018 | 44.4%(9,395) | 55.5%(11,742) | R+11.1 | R+24.6 |
| 2016 | 55.6%(13,702) | 42.1%(10,376) | D+13.5 | R+13.1 |
| 2012 | 62.4%(14,655) | 35.9%(8,421) | D+26.6 | D+12.4 |
| 2010 | 56.3%(10,718) | 42.1%(8,018) | D+14.2 | D+1.5 |
| 2006 | 55.4%(10,600) | 42.7%(8,177) | D+12.7 | R+8.5 |
| 2004 | 57.0%(13,919) | 35.9%(8,754) | D+21.2 | D+31.6 |
| 2000 | 43.7%(12,007) | 54.1%(14,880) | R+10.4 | D+18.1 |
| 1998 | 34.9%(6,888) | 63.4%(12,526) | R+28.6 | R+12.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.8%(5,753) | 74.2%(16,529) | R+48.4 | R+9.5 |
| 2018 | 27.2%(5,924) | 66.1%(14,374) | R+38.9 | R+16.2 |
| 2014 | 35.1%(5,325) | 57.8%(8,755) | R+22.6 | R+28.3 |
| 2010 | 50.9%(9,942) | 45.2%(8,840) | D+5.6 | R+14.0 |
| 2006 | 59.0%(11,410) | 39.4%(7,611) | D+19.7 | D+63.8 |
| 2002 | 16.2%(3,178) | 60.3%(11,834) | R+44.1 | D+22.4 |
| 1998 | 10.8%(2,191) | 77.2%(15,736) | R+66.5 | R+18.7 |
| 1994 | 23.0%(5,602) | 70.7%(17,222) | R+47.7 | R+43.0 |
| 1990 | 34.4%(7,192) | 39.1%(8,186) | R+4.8 | R+13.8 |
| 1986 | 53.4%(10,257) | 44.3%(8,513) | D+9.1 | D+30.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab