Utica, NY โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Oneida County ยท New York

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Utica based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Utica
National Avg
New York Avg
Population: 70Income: 34Home Value: 13Safety: 100Education: 20Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

64,440

2023 ACS

Median Income

$51,513

2023

Median Home Value

$133,400

2023

Median Rent

$907

2023

Median Age

35.0

Unemployment

7.2%

Cost of Living Index

89.0

100 = national avg

Utica is a city in Oneida County, New York, with a population of 64,440 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Utica is one of the communities in New York.

The median household income in Utica is $51,513, and the median home value is $133,400. The cost of living index is 89.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $907 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, and the median age is 35.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

64,440

Male

31,540

48.9%

Female

32,900

51.1%

Median Age

35.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.7%

High School or Higher

32.3%

Foreign Born

21.5%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

30.8%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.603

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

57.1%

Foreign Born

21.5%

White
57.1%
Black
14.5%
Asian
11.0%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
12.0%
Other
5.2%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

14.6%

9,389 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

85.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
601 (6.4%)
Puerto Rican
4,920 (52.4%)
Cuban
250 (2.7%)
Dominican
2,349 (25.0%)
Salvadoran
255 (2.7%)
Guatemalan
47 (0.5%)
Colombian
156 (1.7%)
Honduran
14 (0.1%)
Ecuadorian
162 (1.7%)
Other Hispanic
635 (6.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
198 (2.8%)
Chinese
355 (5.0%)
Filipino
23 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
505 (7.1%)
Korean
151 (2.1%)
Japanese
13 (0.2%)
Cambodian
904 (12.7%)
Thai
354 (5.0%)
Laotian
23 (0.3%)
Taiwanese
36 (0.5%)
Other Asian
4,537 (63.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
8 (133.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
157 (101.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

60,097

English Only

67.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

5,716 speakers

Limited English

14.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
5,716 (9.5%)
Other Asian
4,973 (8.3%)
Slavic Languages
4,716 (7.8%)
Other Languages
1,305 (2.2%)
Arabic
1,025 (1.7%)
Other Indo-European
792 (1.3%)
Chinese
341 (0.6%)
Vietnamese
312 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
299 (0.5%)
German
152 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

85.5%

Limited English Proficiency

14.5%

Spanish
37.8% limited English
Other Asian
56.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
45.9% limited English
Other Languages
14.9% limited English
Arabic
51.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
39.3% limited English
Chinese
48.4% limited English
Vietnamese
80.8% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
9.4% limited English
German
5.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,285

3.5% of population

Disability Rate

32.4%

741 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$40,231

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.8%
Vietnam
32.4%
Korea
6.8%
World War II
2.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.5%
35-54
26.8%
55-64
13.3%
65-74
17.8%
75+
32.5%

Male Veterans

2,105

92.1%

Female Veterans

180

7.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$40,231

Non-Veteran Income

$29,273

Difference

$10,958

37.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

741

Without Disability

1,544

Disability Rate

32.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

37,860

#1 Ancestry

Italian

14.1% (9,114)

#2 Ancestry

German

8.0% (5,160)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

7.4% (4,758)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Italian
14.1%
German
8.0%
Irish
7.4%
American
5.3%
Polish
5.0%
English
4.3%
Arab
4.1%
French
2.0%
West Indian
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
Ukrainian
1.1%
Welsh
0.9%
Norwegian
0.7%
European
0.6%
Jamaican
0.6%
Scottish
0.4%
Dutch
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Lithuanian
0.2%
British
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

25,004

Family Households

14,385

57.5%

Married Couples

8,108

32.4%

Non-Family Households

10,619

42.5%

Single Mother Households

4,919

19.7%

Single Father Households

1,358

5.4%

Living Alone

8,827

35.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

14,461

In Married Couple

7,732

53.5%

With Single Mother

5,481

37.9%

With Single Father

1,248

8.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$58,750

Married Couple Income

$75,703

Single Mother Income

$34,993

Single Father Income

$40,765

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,164

Grandparents Responsible

212

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$51,513

-30% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,342

-29% vs national

Poverty Rate

27.6%

+103% vs national

Gini Index

0.4709

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.2%

+38% vs national

SNAP Recipients

30.0%

of households

How Utica Compares

Utica vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Utica is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
26.1%
$25-50K
22.6%
$50-75K
18.9%
$75-100K
12.1%
$100-150K
11.8%
$150-200K
4.8%
$200K+
3.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.2%

+44% vs NY avg

Labor Force

27,662

Employed

25,623

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.0

Work from Home

7.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

89.0

100 = national avg

-11.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,151

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$92,538

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
96.1
Food
89.4
Transportation
78.0
Healthcare
91.5
Utilities
92.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$926

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,172

per month

The median household income in Utica, NY is $51,513, which is 29.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,342. The poverty rate of 27.6% is higher than the NY state average of 10.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4709, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 27,662. 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 7.7% working from home. About 67.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.0, which is 11.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 96.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,151 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$189,450

Median List Price

$173,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$144

Days on Market

27

Active Inventory

86

Months of Supply

3.1

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$195,616

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,271

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

42.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
42.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.0%
Listings with Price Drops
22.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 15.0%List Price โ†“ 3.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

28

New Listings

31

Pending Sales

25

Homes Sold โ†‘ 27.3%New Listings โ†“ 36.7%Pending โ†“ 44.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$144

Median List $/SF

$105

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 32.1%List $/SF โ†“ 15.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Utica, NY? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, home prices have risen 373.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 134.5%. The 10-year growth rate is 102.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 58.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 16.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Utica-Rome, NY housing market rather than Utica alone.

40yr โ†‘ 373.5%20yr โ†‘ 134.5%10yr โ†‘ 102.6%5yr โ†‘ 58.7%2yr โ†‘ 16.9%Q4 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Utica-Rome, NY

Utica vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Utica is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$133,400

Median Rent

$907

Total Housing Units

28,348

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Owner Occupied

50.0%

Renter Occupied

50.0%

Median Property Tax

$3,170

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$978

Housing Types

Single Family
46.3%
Multi-Family
53.1%
Mobile Home
0.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,170

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.38%

of home value

Median Home Value

$133,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,215

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,170) by the median home value ($133,400). In Utica, NY, this works out to an effective rate of 2.38%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Utica, NY is $189,450 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 27 days on the market. 42.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $144. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,271/month. About 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1941. There are 28,348 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,170. The effective tax rate is 2.38%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.28

per 1,000 residents

+103% vs national

Property Crime Rate

29.49

per 1,000 residents

+71% vs national

Total Crimes

2,194

2024

Violent Clearance

48%

cases solved

Property Clearance

24%

cases solved

YoY Change

+12.2%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Utica Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Utica vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Utica is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 7.6%Property โ†“ 18.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Utica police solve 58% of aggravated assault cases but only 7% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.0820.0%
RapeViolent240.3816.7%
RobberyViolent600.9521.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2443.8757.8%
BurglaryProperty1862.957.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,58325.0926.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty921.4617.4%

Utica, NY reported 333 violent crimes and 1,861 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 residents is 103.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 48% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,583 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 22.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243331,8615.2829.49
20232991,8894.7129.73
20223692,1875.7734.22
20213362,1285.7036.09
20203132,0475.2634.41
20193741,9866.2533.19
20183811,9146.3131.68
20173371,9865.5832.88
20163862,2656.3437.20
20153492,2005.7136.00

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

86.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

85.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

56.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

91.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$110.5M

Individual Assistance

$3.6M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $92.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Winter StormNov 2022โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred โ†’HurricaneOct 2021$31.3Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$49.6M$2.6M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormDec 2019$16.2Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormJul 2017$2.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJul 2013$5.1Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011$1.3M$780K
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’Severe StormSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodJun 2011$1.5Mโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowstormFeb 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2006$807K$128K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2004โ€”$4K
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2004โ€”โ€”
Power Outage โ†’OtherAug 2003โ€”โ€”
Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMay 2003โ€”$32K
Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormFeb 2003โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,067

Total Claims Paid

$16,133,048

Avg Claim Payout

$15,120

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

16

Federal Funding

$3,288,666

Properties Protected

19

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.73

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$1,860,174
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine3$860,231
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$93,446
301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.)1$217,618
301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.); 302.1: Landslide Stabilization - Structural; 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.)1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Utica has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 1,067 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $110,493,864 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,649,099 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 16 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.0%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

27.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.2%

Mobility

18.0%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

8.4%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Utica has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.7 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center4.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc14.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Little Falls Hospital19.1 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Oneida Health Hospital22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Community Memorial Hospital, Inc25.0 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

126,400

Violations (5yr)

5

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MVWA - MOHAWK VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY126,2505
TRAILS END CAMPGROUND & MOBILE PARK1500

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 5 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

17 min

-26% vs national

Drive Alone

67.9%

-14% vs national

Public Transit

3.9%

+328% vs national

Work From Home

7.7%

-17% vs national

Carpool

12.8%

Walk / Bike

6.4%

combined

How Utica's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

7

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

4

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202367040
202233000
202166020
202033220
201933010
201822200

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Utica, NY is 17 minutes, which is 26.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 67.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.7% work from home, which is below the NY state average of 11.1%. Public transit is used by 3.9% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.8% of workers carpool. 5.6% walk to work. 0.8% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.8%

of households

No Internet

9.2%

of households

Total Households

25,004

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.8%
Cellular Data Plan
77.0%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.6%
No Internet Access
9.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.5%

of households

Smartphone

86.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.0%

of households

Tablet

55.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.5%
Smartphone
86.0%
Desktop / Laptop
69.0%
Tablet
55.4%
Smartphone Only
14.8%
No Computer
6.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

24.4ยข

per kWh

+33% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

18.8ยข

per kWh

+27% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

9.2ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$140

residential

-4% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

43% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New York averages 24.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $140. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Utica vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

126,400

Violations (5yr)

5

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MVWA - MOHAWK VALLEY WATER AUTHORITYCommunitySurface water126,2505
TRAILS END CAMPGROUND & MOBILE PARKCommunityGround water1500

86.8% of households in Utica have broadband internet access. 72.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 9.2% of households have no internet access. 14.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 126,400 people. A total of 5 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Utica is located in Oneida County, NY. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Utica.

Election Overview

Source: Oneida County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

39,415

39.4%

GOP Votes

60,687

60.6%

Total Votes

100,102

Margin

R+21.3%

Shift from 2020

R+5.8pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+21.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202439,41560,687100,10239.4%60.6%R+21.3
202041,56757,180100,74641.3%56.8%R+15.5
201630,74948,49083,87636.7%57.8%R+21.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Oneida County recorded 100,102 total votes. Republicans won the county with 60.6% of the vote compared to 39.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+21.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.8pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

269

Total Assets

$2.8B

Total Income

$1.9B

Per 10K Residents

41.7

nonprofits

-24.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

76

Median Assets

$1.7M

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
39
Arts & Culture
26
Religion
23
Health Care
16
Philanthropy
14
Education
11
Housing & Shelter
10
Recreation & Sports
9
Youth Development
8
Community Improvement
8
Food & Agriculture
7
Animal-Related
5
Mental Health
5
Voluntary Health
5
Crime & Legal
4
Employment
3
Unknown
3
Environment
2
Public Safety
2
Medical Research
1
International
1
Public Benefit
1
79.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.2B of $2.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Utica

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MVHS INCHealth Care$951.6M$726.8M2002
TRUSTEES OF THE MASONIC HALL AND ASYLUM FUNDHuman Services$344.8M$84.4M1943
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HERKIMER AND ONEIDA COUNTIES INCPhilanthropy$221.2M$30.9M1957
MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTEArts & Culture$153.1M$35.5M1942
UTICA UNIVERSITYEducation$133.5M$101.3M1996
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND INCVoluntary Health$128.1M$123.1M1937
RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING INCHuman Services$107.9M$110.0M1984
UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY INCVoluntary Health$75.8M$127.1M1951
LIFEPLAN NY INCHuman Services$74.0M$86.6M2023
HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONEmployment$56.1M$72.3M1956
MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATIONHealth Care$44.8M$8.3M1991
MASONIC MEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORYMedical Research$41.7M$18.7M1949
NYSARC INCโ€”$35.7M$47.0M1954
ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HEALTH SUPPORTHealth Care$28.2M$8.0M1975
HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERDHuman Services$28.0M$41.3M1943
INTEGRATED COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES NETWORK INCโ€”$27.4M$34.0M1998
MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMโ€”$27.0M$3.2M1991
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER INCHuman Services$20.6M$20.7M1975
EDWIN J WADAS FOUNDATION INCโ€”$19.8M$6.8M1990
UPSTATE CARING PARTNERS FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$19.4M$2.9M1992
RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING FOUNDATIONHuman Services$19.0M$3.0M2004
GOOD NEWS FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL NY INCUnknown$15.4M$2.6M1994
JCTOD OUTREACH INCHousing & Shelter$11.4M$3.5M1996
BANK OF UTICA FOUNDATION INCโ€”$11.3M$421K1992
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$11.1M$5.8M1967
RESCUE MISSION OF UTICA INCโ€”$10.9M$9.2M1951
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DORMITORY CORPHousing & Shelter$10.6M$2.6M1985
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE FOUNDATION Iโ€”$10.3M$9.1M1974
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAYouth Development$8.4M$2.7M1965
HUMAN TECHNOLOGIES PROPERTIES CORPORATIONHealth Care$8.2M$359K2012
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF MID NEW YORK INCCrime & Legal$7.4M$13.3M1975
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAโ€”$7.3M$2.5M1965
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INCHuman Services$6.9M$16.9M1968
MOHAWK VALLEY RESOURCE CENTER FOR REFUGEESHuman Services$6.8M$8.1M1985
THE UTICA CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTHousing & Shelter$6.7M$3.0M2009
UTICA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYAnimal-Related$6.6M$2.9M1966
CNYHHN INCHealth Care$6.2M$7.6M2014
SUNY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AUXILIARY SERVICES CORPORATIONEducation$6.0M$4.9M1974
MID-YORK LIBRARY SYSTEMโ€”$6.0M$2.9M1962
ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INCโ€”$5.9M$179K1987
UTICA PUBLIC LIBRARYโ€”$5.9M$2.2M1961
KELBERMAN CENTER INCVoluntary Health$5.9M$16.4M2005
UTICA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE INCHousing & Shelter$5.7M$3.5M1980
IRISH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE MOHAWK VALLEYArts & Culture$5.2M$236K2009
UPSTATE FAMILY HEALTH CENTERHealth Care$4.3M$7.9M2016
UTICA NATIONAL FOUNDATION INCUnknown$3.7M$188K1988
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF HERKIMER MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTIEmployment$3.7M$5.7M1981
BOILERMAKER ROAD RACE INCArts & Culture$3.3M$1.5M1998
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY NY INCEducation$3.2M$1.7M1951
UTICA CHILDRENS MUSEUMArts & Culture$3.1M$1.2M1967

Utica, NY has 269 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.8B. The most common category is Human Services, with 39 organizations. 76 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 41.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

462

Total Approved

$82.5M

Jobs Supported

3,451

Per 10K Residents

71.7

SBA loans

-17.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

45

Top Lender

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

117 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

433

Total Amount

$71.8M

Avg Loan

$165,750

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$50.5M(70%)

Jobs Supported

2,733

5046% of all loans

Loans

29

Total Amount

$10.8M

Avg Loan

$371,621

Median Loan

$309,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

49

11% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$13.4M

16% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$273,108

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services51 loans
NAICS 81
$3.3M
Accommodation & Food Services50 loans
NAICS 72
$9.2M
Professional & Technical Services39 loans
NAICS 54
$3.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance38 loans
NAICS 62
$6.7M
Retail Trade38 loans
NAICS 44
$8.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Cbb Realty Llc.1$5.0M
Hhm Hotels Llc1$5.0M
19th Ward Llc2$3.4M
P. A. G. Enterprises Inc.1$2.2M
Allied Consumer Goods Llc3$1.8M
Caliber Guntry Club Llc1$1.8M
General Millwork Corp.1$1.4M
Black Drugs Inc.1$1.2M
James Bray Paving Llc5$1.2M
Computer Connection of Central1$1.2M

Utica, NY has received 462 SBA loans totaling $82.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 433 loans (94% of the total), supporting 2,733 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 29 loans totaling $10.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Utica is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company with 117 loans. That works out to 71.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

15

Total Population

141,822

Avg Median Income

$78,048

Avg Home Value

-$88,722,295

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
13319434$72,726N/A$6721.0
13321815$58,508N/A$1,0790.6
133221,059$92,250$203,600$1,12513.3
1332311,014$82,060$231,600$1,12638.9
133407,322$69,928$143,900$87260.3
134037,133$100,060$207,700$1,20927.9
1341316,940$91,899$218,900$1,13319.3
134173,012$56,055$160,200$7781.4
134242,285$90,179$205,100$88812.0
134564,103$90,893$254,600$82225.5
134691,107$108,798$247,300$1,1623.1
1349211,233$84,543$192,200$92015.3
134951,889$63,517$148,100$1,0670.9
1350140,235$49,771$136,100$8658.8
1350233,241$59,530$149,600$96551.4

Utica, NY has 15 ZIP codes with a combined population of 141,822. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $78,048. The average median home value is -$88,722,295. The average median monthly rent is $979.

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