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Utica

New York · 65,283 residents · 16.722 sq mi
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Utica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,624. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,400. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,283
+8%since 2000
from 60,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,904 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K60K63K67K70K1990201020202024Utica
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,624
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,916 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,292
+53%since 2000
from $15,248 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
55.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(34,236)
Black16.1%(10,491)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(9,026)
Asian12.6%(8,210)
Other4.9%(3,187)
Diversity Score82.6%(53,896)
Diversity Score
83
+85%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
21.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utica, New York?

Utica, New York has about 65,283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Utica, New York earns about $42,624 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 $102,400, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Utica, New York?

About 20.1% 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 27.4% 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 3,354 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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