Utica-Rome, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Add Comparison

2021 Population

292,630

0.625% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.5

0.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.2%

0.622% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,452

4.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$132,200

4.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

131,440

0.228% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Utica-Rome, NY had a population of 293k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $61,452. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Utica-Rome, NY grew from 290,812 to 292,630, a 0.625% increase and its median household income grew from $58,983 to $61,452, a 4.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Utica-Rome, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.77%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), and White (Hispanic) (2.38%).

None of the households in Utica-Rome, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Utica-Rome, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Utica-Rome, NY are Utica University (1,652 degrees awarded in 2021), Mohawk Valley Community College (967 degrees), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (878 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Utica-Rome, NY was $132,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.7%.

Most people in Utica-Rome, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Utica-Rome, NY was 2 cars per household.

Utica-Rome, NY borders Amsterdam, NY, Gloversville, NY, Ogdensburg-Massena, NY, Oneonta, NY, and Syracuse, NY.

About the photo: Delta Lake Dam & Bridge, Rome, NY

Photo by Adam Moss

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Utica-Rome, NY is home to a population of 293k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.28% of Utica-Rome, NY residents were born outside of the country (21.3k people).

In 2021, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (245k people) in Utica-Rome, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Utica-Rome, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Utica-Rome, NY was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Utica-Rome, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Utica-Rome, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
245k ± 426
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14k ± 748
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.7k ± 365

5.42%

Hispanic Population

15.9k people

5.42% of the people in Utica-Rome, NY are hispanic (15.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Utica-Rome, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

7.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

21.3k people

6.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

As of 2021, 7.28% of Utica-Rome, NY residents (21.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Utica-Rome, NY was 6.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Utica-Rome, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,281 ± 426
Gulf War (2001-)
3,438 ± 499
Gulf War (1990s)
2,433 ± 423

Utica-Rome, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Utica-Rome, NY employs 131k people. The largest industries in Utica-Rome, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,734 people), Retail Trade (15,516 people), and Educational Services (14,885 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,214), Utilities ($64,063), and Public Administration ($59,125).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

131k

2021 Value

± 2,536

−0.228%

1 Year decline

± 2.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Utica-Rome, NY declined at a rate of −0.228%, from 132k employees to 131k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Utica-Rome, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,086 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,269 people), and Management Occupations (11,983 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Utica-Rome, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

131k

2021 Value

± 2,536

−0.228%

1 Year decline

± 2.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Utica-Rome, NY declined at a rate of −0.228%, from 132k employees to 131k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Utica-Rome, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,734 people), Retail Trade (15,516 people), and Educational Services (14,885 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Utica-Rome, NY, though some of these residents may live in Utica-Rome, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,737

Median earning men ± $1,117

$34,775

Median earning women ± $947

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,621), Wholesale Trade ($56,655), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,594).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($50,000), Public Administration ($49,258), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,278).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

View Full Dashboard

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,336
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,230
Manufacturing
1,226
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.75M
Manufacturing
$2.31M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.73M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Utica-Rome, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Utica-Rome, NY awarded 4,602 degrees. The student population of Utica-Rome, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,464 male students and 9,333 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Utica-Rome, NY are White (3,180 and 71.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (339 and 7.62%), Asian (298 and 6.7%), and Black or African American (291 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Utica-Rome, NY by number of degrees awarded are Utica University (1,652 and 35.9%), Mohawk Valley Community College (967 and 21%), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (878 and 19.1%).

The most popular majors in Utica-Rome, NY are Registered Nursing (524 and 11.4%), General Business Administration & Management (321 and 6.98%), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (270 and 5.87%).

The median tuition costs in Utica-Rome, NY are $40,847 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $17,830 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Utica-Rome, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,797 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,797 students enrolled in Utica-Rome, NY, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,593 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Critical Infrastructure Protection
123 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
100 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
411 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Utica-Rome, NY was Critical Infrastructure Protection with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Utica-Rome, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Utica University
1,652 degrees awarded
Mohawk Valley Community College
967 degrees awarded
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
878 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utica University with 1,652 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,910 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Utica-Rome, NY, which is 0.71 times less than the 2,692 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,180 degrees mean that there were 9.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 339 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($40,847) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,478) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Utica-Rome, NY was $132,200 in 2021, which is 0.54 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $127,000 to $132,200, a 4.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Utica-Rome, NY is 69.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Utica-Rome, NY have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Utica-Rome, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Utica-Rome, NY is $61,452. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Utica-Rome, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

Housing

Property

$132,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,848

$80,418

Median Property Taxes

±$1,855

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Utica-Rome, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Utica-Rome, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.7% of the housing units in Utica-Rome, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Utica-Rome, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Utica-Rome, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

The following map shows all of the counties in Utica-Rome, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,452

Median Household Income

± $1,422

115k

Number of Households

± 2,324

In 2021, the median household income of the 115k households in Utica-Rome, NY grew to $61,452 from the previous year's value of $58,983.

The following chart displays the households in Utica-Rome, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Utica-Rome, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (8.17%)
Worked At Home (7.3%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Utica-Rome, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.17%) and those who worked at home (7.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Utica-Rome, NY have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.64% of the workforce in Utica-Rome, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Utica-Rome, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Utica-Rome, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Utica-Rome, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Utica-Rome, NY (39.7k out of 280k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Utica-Rome, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of Utica-Rome, NY has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.12%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Utica-Rome, NY grew by 4.49% from 3.94% to 4.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Utica-Rome, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.