Utica, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Utica, New York is 64,440 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $51,513, the median home value is $133,400, and the median age is 35.0.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (62,209 → 63,660).
64,440
Population
3854
People / sq mi
$51,513
Median Income
$133,400
Median Home Value
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Utica covers 16.7 sq mi of land at 3854 people per square mile.
About Utica, NY
The poverty rate is what most separates Utica from the typical city: 22.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 64,440 residents, Utica is a city in New York. It ranks #11 among cities in New York by population.
The typical household earns $51,513, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 22.9%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $133,400, with typical rent around $907.
College attainment is 21.7%, below the national 35.0%. Just 7.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Utica: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Utica city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Utica city had a population of 62,209 in 2010 and 63,660 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,173 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
63,660
Population (2024)
62,209
Population (2010)
65,173
Peak (2020)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 62,209 |
| 2011 | 62,036 |
| 2012 | 61,886 |
| 2013 | 61,680 |
| 2014 | 61,289 |
| 2015 | 60,912 |
| 2016 | 60,618 |
| 2017 | 60,374 |
| 2018 | 60,040 |
| 2019 | 59,750 |
| 2020 | 65,173 |
| 2021 | 64,580 |
| 2022 | 64,044 |
| 2023 | 63,676 |
| 2024 | 63,660 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,513
Median Household Income
$26,342
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$133,400
Median Home Value
$907
Median Rent
50.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
80.4%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.9%
Drive Alone
67.9%
Public Transit
7.7%
Work From Home
18.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.8%
Foreign Born
67.1%
Non-English at Home
4.8%
Veterans
15.7%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
93.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.8% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Utica, New York has a population of 64,440 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Utica, New York is $51,513, with 22.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Utica, New York is $133,400, with median monthly rent at $907 and a homeownership rate of 50.0%.
The median age in Utica, New York is 35.0 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 2.3% since 2010 (62,209 → 63,660).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.