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Utica

New York · 62,978 residents (2025 est.) · 16.722 sq mi
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Utica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,300. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,217
+6%since 2000
from 60,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,840 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62,978 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K63K67K70K1990201020202024Utica
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,484
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,916 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,402
+80%since 2000
from $15,248 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+1%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(46,389)
Black12.4%(7,548)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(3,510)
Asian2.2%(1,331)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(27,032)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(34,136)
Black15.4%(9,865)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(9,280)
Asian11.2%(7,180)
Other5.8%(3,756)
Diversity Score82.1%(52,740)
Diversity Score
82
+84%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 71.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utica, New York?

Utica, New York has about 64,217 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Utica, New York?

The typical household in Utica, New York earns about $52,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utica, New York expensive?

In Utica, New York, the median home is worth about $151,300, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Utica, New York?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Utica, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utica, New York?

About 27.5% of people in Utica, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Utica, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Utica, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,420 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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