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 $66,005 with a poverty rate of 28.18%. The median age in Utica is 34.5 years: 33 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Utica was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,865 | 58.5% |
| Black or African American | 10,505 | 16.23% |
| Asian | 7,297 | 11.27% |
| Two or more races | 6,126 | 9.46% |
| Other race | 2,737 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 189 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,617 | 2.51 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Non Family | 10,169 | 1.23 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Married | 8,200 | 3.6 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 4,858 | 3.29 | 34.2 | 65.8 |
| Male | 1,390 | 2.82 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,550 | 8.71% |
| Associates Degree | 4,568 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,975 | 12.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,418 | 8.38% |
| High School Graduate | 12,763 | 31.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,286 | 10.51% |
| Some College | 7,206 | 17.68% |
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 | 26,473 | 23,488 | 6,533 |
| Black | 5,416 | 3,763 | 397 |
| Hispanic | 4,263 | 3,138 | 631 |
| Asian | 3,595 | 1,687 | 570 |
| 2+ Races | 2,292 | 1,857 | 714 |
| Other Race | 1,484 | 1,090 | 106 |
| Native American | 123 | 101 | 7 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 31.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,556 | $54,650 | $50,605 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,349 | $72,470 | $58,721 |
| High School Graduate | $30,732 | $38,410 | $25,628 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,012 | $31,375 | $24,720 |
| Overall | $37,965 | $41,222 | $32,383 |
| Some College | $36,992 | $38,907 | $33,599 |
$37,965
Average Earnings
$41,222
Average Male
$32,383
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.09% of Utica residents speak only English, while 32.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,702 | 6,369 | 18.9% |
| Black | 10,194 | 5,312 | 52.11% |
| Hispanic | 8,714 | 2,448 | 28.09% |
| Asian | 7,188 | 2,383 | 33.15% |
| Multiple | 6,099 | 2,141 | 35.1% |
| Other | 2,674 | 741 | 27.71% |
| Native | 157 | 49 | 31.21% |
28.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.14%
Male Poverty Rate
30.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Utica is Black, with 52.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Utica is White, with 18.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.37% |
| High School | 22.91% |
| Some College | 18.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.67% |
| Female Employed | 12.96% |
| Male Employed | 11.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,924 | $74,061 |
| Households | $48,212 | $66,005 |
| Married Families | $71,505 | $90,277 |
| Non Families | $34,921 | $49,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
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
2,466
Number of Veterans
2,342
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 804 |
| Second Gulf War | 663 |
| First Gulf War | 296 |
| Korea | 224 |
| World War II | 86 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 806 |
| 65 to 74 | 510 |
| 35 to 54 | 457 |
| 55 to 64 | 348 |
| 18 to 34 | 345 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,005 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 332 | 6.27% |
| Black | 196 | 2.84% |
| 2+ Races | 150 | 4.82% |
| Other Race | 67 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 48 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
7%
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
66.42%
Born in Utica
77.78%
Native Born
22.22%
Foreign Born
9.02%
Non Citizen
13.2%
Naturalized
77.78% of Utica residents were born in the United States, with 66.42% having been born in New York. 9.02% 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% |