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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Utica Metro

Utica-Rome, NY · 2 counties · 299,397 residents · 2,623.028 sq mi
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Utica has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,818.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299,397
Unchangedsince 2000
from 299,896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
286K294K303K311K319K1990201020202024Utica
2024289K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,762
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,268 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,124
+28%since 2000
from $18,006 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,818
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,460 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(271,267)
Black4.4%(13,242)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8,125)
Asian1%(2,956)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(58,082)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(260,944)
Black4.8%(14,322)
Hispanic / Latino4%(11,859)
Asian2.3%(6,847)
Other1.9%(5,693)
Diversity Score29.6%(88,697)
Diversity Score
30
+53%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

UticaCENTRAL62,978RomeCENTRAL31,682
What's inside

2 component counties

Oneida CountyCENTRAL226,392Herkimer County59,219
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utica-Rome, NY?

Utica-Rome, NY has about 299,397 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Utica-Rome, NY?

The typical household in Utica-Rome, NY earns about $45,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utica-Rome, NY expensive?

In Utica-Rome, NY, the median home is worth about $98,818, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Utica-Rome, NY?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Utica-Rome, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utica-Rome, NY?

About 14.5% of people in Utica-Rome, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Utica-Rome, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Utica-Rome, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17,236 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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