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Herkimer, Kansas
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 Herkimer, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Herkimer, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Named for | Herkimer, New York |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-31425 |
| GNIS ID | 472670 |
Herkimer is a small community located in Marshall County, Kansas, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because the government counts its population. In 2020, about 54 people lived there.
Herkimer's History
Herkimer got its name from a place called Herkimer, New York. It used to have its own post office, which opened in 1878. This post office served the community for a long time, closing down in 1974.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 54 | — | |
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The 2020 United States census counted 54 people living in Herkimer. There were 26 households and 22 families. Most of the people living in Herkimer were white.
Age Groups in Herkimer
The community has people of all ages. About 15% of the population was under 18 years old. A small group, about 2%, was between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 46%, was 65 years old or older. The average age in Herkimer was about 60 years old.
Education
The local public schools for Herkimer are part of the Marysville USD 364 school district.
