Herricks is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the southern part of the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,398 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The community is named for Herricks Path – a path which existed and ran through the area as early as 1659.
The school in Herricks was established in 1813, making it one of the oldest in Nassau County.
Geography
thumb|left|U.S. Census map of Herricks
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.
Herricks is bordered by Searingtown Road (CR 101)/Shelter Rock Road (CR 8) to the north, Hillside Avenue (NY 25B) to the south (and forming the Herricks–Garden City Park border), Williston Park to the east, and Manhasset Hills and Marcus Avenue (CR D46) to the west.
Mail delivery in the CDP is provided by the New Hyde Park Post Office, and it utilizes the New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Zip Code.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Herricks had a population of 4,398. The median age was 45.5 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.3 males age 18 and over.
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.
There were 1,330 households in Herricks, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 71.3% were married-couple households, 9.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 17.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,076 people, 1,349 households, and 1,121 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,371 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 72.74% White, 0.29% African American, 0.10% Native American, 24.39% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.17% of the population.
There were 1,349 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $78,343, and the median income for a family was $84,451. Males had a median income of $55,125 versus $40,658 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,518. About 2.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.
Parks and recreation
thumb|Herricks Pond, located at Herricks Pond Park, in 2021
The County of Nassau maintains Herricks Pond Park, which is a passive park located within the hamlet.
As of June 2025, Herricks is located with the Town of North Hempstead's 4th council district, which is represented on the North Hempstead Town Council by Christine Liu (D–Herricks).
Representation in higher government
Nassau County representation
Herricks is located in Nassau County's 10th Legislative district, which as of June 2025 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Mazi Melesa Pilip (R–Great Neck).
New York State representation
New York State Assembly
Herricks is located in the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of June 2025 is represented by Daniel J. Norber (R–Great Neck).
New York State Senate
Herricks is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of June 2025 is represented in the New York State Senate by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).
Federal representation
United States Congress
Herricks is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of June 2025 is represented in the United States Congress by Thomas R. Suozzi (D).
United States Senate
Like the rest of New York, Herricks is represented in the United States Senate by Charles Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).
Politics
In the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Herricks voters voted for Hillary Clinton (D).
Education
School districts
Herricks is located entirely within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Herricks Union Free School District. These bus lines is operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).
Power
PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Herricks, on behalf of the Long Island Power Authority.
Sewage
All of Herricks is connected to sanitary sewers.
Water
Herricks is located within the boundaries of the Garden City Park Water District, which provides the entire hamlet with water.