Utica, NY Demographics

A map of Utica's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	34,136	34,236	53.2%	52.4%
Black	9,865	10,491	15.4%	16.1%
Hispanic	9,280	9,026	14.5%	13.8%
Asian	7,180	8,210	11.2%	12.6%
Multiracial	3,291	2,885	5.1%	4.4%
Native American/Other	465	435	0.7%	0.7%

Utica, New York has an estimated population of 64,217, a slight decrease from the 65,283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 15.4% Black, 14.5% Hispanic, 11.2% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Utica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Utica is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Utica, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 65.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Utica is ranked the 11th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Utica was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Utica's White Population

34,136 residents of Utica, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Utica is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Utica ranks 1195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 52.4% to 53.2%.

Utica is less White than neighboring Yorkville (88.8% White), Marcy (92.5% White), New York Mills (97.3% White), New Hartford (85.9% White), and Washington Mills (88.2% White).

Utica's Black Population

9,865 residents of Utica, or 15.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Utica is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Utica ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 16.1% to 15.4%.

Utica is more Black than neighboring Yorkville (0% Black), Marcy (0% Black), New York Mills (0.1% Black), New Hartford (0.1% Black), and Washington Mills (3.3% Black).

Utica's Asian Population

7,180 residents of Utica, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Utica is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Utica ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 12.6% to 11.2%.

Utica is more Asian than neighboring Yorkville (2.5% Asian), Marcy (0% Asian), New York Mills (0.7% Asian), New Hartford (7.3% Asian), and Washington Mills (8% Asian).

Utica's Hispanic Population

9,280 residents of Utica, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Utica is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Utica ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 13.8% to 14.5%.

Utica is more Hispanic than neighboring Yorkville (5.7% Hispanic), Marcy (7.5% Hispanic), New York Mills (1.2% Hispanic), New Hartford (4.4% Hispanic), and Washington Mills (0% Hispanic).

Utica's Native American/Other Population

465 residents of Utica, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Utica is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Utica ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Utica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Utica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yorkville (0% Native American/Other), Marcy (0% Native American/Other), New York Mills (0% Native American/Other), New Hartford (0.2% Native American/Other), and Washington Mills (0% Native American/Other).

Utica's Multiracial Population

3,291 residents of Utica, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Utica is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Utica ranks 355th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.1%.

Utica is more Multiracial than neighboring Yorkville (2.9% Multiracial), Marcy (0% Multiracial), New York Mills (0.7% Multiracial), New Hartford (2.2% Multiracial), and Washington Mills (0.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.