This was 17.3 percent lower than the state average of 46.3 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 6,912.
87.2 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Herkimer for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 653 | 12.8 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,463 | 28.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 240 | 4.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 730 | 14.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 544 | 10.6 |
| Associate's degree | 609 | 11.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 582 | 11.4 |
| Master's degree | 224 | 4.4 |
| Professional school degree | 49 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 20 | 0.4 |
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