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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Utica Metro

Utica-Rome, NY · 2 counties · 292,264 residents · 2,623.028 sq mi
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Utica has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,647.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
292,264
−3%since 2000
from 299,896 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
286K294K303K311K319K1990201020202024Utica
2024289K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,974
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,444
+69%since 2000
from $18,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,647
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,460 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
34.1% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(235,637)
Black5.4%(15,671)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(16,721)
Asian3.7%(10,881)
Other2.6%(7,696)
Diversity Score39.4%(115,258)
Segregation Score51.3%(149,937)
Diversity Score
39
+104%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 292,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Utica-Rome, NY earns about $58,974 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 $127,647, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Utica-Rome, NY?

About 25.5% 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 14.1% 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 24,369 residents, a change of about -8 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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