Maheno statistical area. Herbert had a population of 96 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 15 people (-13.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 18 people (-15.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 42 households. There were 48 males and 48 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. The median age was 51.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 12 people (12.5%) aged under 15 years, 9 (9.4%) aged 15 to 29, 54 (56.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (21.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 96.9% European/Pākehā, 9.4% Māori, and 3.1% Asian (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Although some people objected to giving their religion, 62.5% had no religion, 31.2% were Christian and 3.1% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (14.3%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 24 (28.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 33 (39.3%) people were employed full-time, 15 (17.9%) were part-time, and 3 (3.6%) were unemployed. Notable people Annie Isabella James (1884–1965), Presbyterian medical missionary References Waitaki District Populated places in Otago