Utica is a city located in Oneida County New York. Utica has a 2024 population of 63,089. Utica is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,160 in 2020.
The average household income in Utica is $67,564 with a poverty rate of 27.62%. The median age in Utica is 35 years: 33.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Utica was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,789 | 57.09% |
| Black or African American | 9,320 | 14.46% |
| Two or more races | 7,709 | 11.96% |
| Asian | 7,099 | 11.02% |
| Other race | 3,358 | 5.21% |
| Native American | 157 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,004 | 2.46 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 10,619 | 1.2 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Married | 8,108 | 3.54 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 4,919 | 3.28 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 1,358 | 2.92 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,597 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 4,360 | 10.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,452 | 13.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,345 | 8.24% |
| High School Graduate | 12,028 | 29.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,349 | 10.71% |
| Some College | 7,471 | 18.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,382 | 23,418 | 6,830 |
| Black | 4,758 | 3,361 | 401 |
| Hispanic | 4,573 | 3,242 | 742 |
| Asian | 3,421 | 1,427 | 502 |
| 2+ Races | 3,112 | 2,352 | 802 |
| Other Race | 1,788 | 1,269 | 134 |
| Native American | 110 | 83 | 7 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,689 | $59,980 | $53,239 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,891 | $71,941 | $66,607 |
| High School Graduate | $31,931 | $40,643 | $28,053 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,153 | $30,142 | $30,161 |
| Overall | $39,277 | $41,835 | $35,465 |
| Some College | $37,242 | $39,820 | $35,476 |
$39,277
Average Earnings
$41,835
Average Male
$35,465
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.13% of Utica residents speak only English, while 32.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,211 | 5,842 | 17.59% |
| Black | 9,105 | 4,684 | 51.44% |
| Hispanic | 9,275 | 2,557 | 27.57% |
| Asian | 6,988 | 2,535 | 36.28% |
| Multiple | 7,646 | 2,513 | 32.87% |
| Other | 3,275 | 1,157 | 35.33% |
| Native | 142 | 31 | 21.83% |
27.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.04%
Male Poverty Rate
29.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Utica is Black, with 51.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Utica is White, with 17.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.29% |
| High School | 25.79% |
| Some College | 17.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.08% |
| Male Employed | 11.73% |
| Female Employed | 11.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $76,377 |
| Households | $51,513 | $67,564 |
| Married Families | $75,703 | $94,121 |
| Non Families | $34,068 | $50,992 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,285
Number of Veterans
2,105
Male Veterans
180
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 741 |
| Second Gulf War | 666 |
| First Gulf War | 362 |
| Korea | 155 |
| World War II | 66 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 743 |
| 35 to 54 | 613 |
| 65 to 74 | 407 |
| 55 to 64 | 304 |
| 18 to 34 | 218 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,828 | 5.87% |
| Hispanic | 297 | 5.26% |
| Black | 240 | 4.03% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 3.2% |
| Other Race | 70 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.88%
Born in Utica
78.53%
Native Born
21.47%
Foreign Born
9.16%
Non Citizen
12.31%
Naturalized
78.53% of Utica residents were born in the United States, with 66.88% having been born in New York. 9.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 60,501 | -517 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 61,018 | -518 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 61,536 | -518 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 62,054 | -517 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 62,571 | -518 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 63,089 | -518 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 63,607 | -421 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 64,028 | -538 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 64,566 | -594 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 65,160 | 5,523 | 9.26% |
| 2019 | 59,637 | -402 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 60,039 | -341 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 60,380 | -250 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 60,630 | -307 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 60,937 | -375 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 61,312 | -385 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 61,697 | -201 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 61,898 | -149 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 62,047 | -169 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 62,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 60,651 | -7,986 | -11.64% |
| 1990 | 68,637 | -6,995 | -9.25% |
| 1980 | 75,632 | -15,741 | -17.23% |
| 1970 | 91,373 | -9,037 | -9% |
| 1960 | 100,410 | -1,121 | -1.1% |
| 1950 | 101,531 | 1,013 | 1.01% |
| 1940 | 100,518 | -1,222 | -1.2% |
| 1930 | 101,740 | 7,584 | 8.05% |
| 1920 | 94,156 | 19,737 | 26.52% |
| 1910 | 74,419 | 18,036 | 31.99% |
| 1900 | 56,383 | 12,376 | 28.12% |
| 1890 | 44,007 | 10,093 | 29.76% |
| 1880 | 33,914 | 5,110 | 17.74% |
| 1870 | 28,804 | 6,275 | 27.85% |
| 1860 | 22,529 | 4,964 | 28.26% |
| 1850 | 17,565 | 4,783 | 37.42% |
| 1840 | 12,782 | 4,459 | 53.57% |
| 1830 | 8,323 | 5,351 | 180.05% |
| 1820 | 2,972 | -57,529 | -95.09% |