Utica, NY Demographics

A map of Utica's Population by Race

Utica, New York had a population of 65,283 in 2020. It was 52.4% White, 16.1% Black, 12.6% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Utica, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is the 11th most populous. 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's White Population

34,236 residents of Utica identify as White, or 52.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Utica roughly similar to the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is ranked #1195 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Utica is less White than neighboring Yorkville (84.6% White), Marcy (92.2% White), New York Mills (88.3% White), New Hartford (87.6% White), and Washington Mills (80.7% White).

Utica's Black Population

10,491 residents of Utica identify as Black, or 16.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Utica roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Utica is more Black than neighboring Yorkville (4.4% Black), Marcy (1.4% Black), New York Mills (3% Black), New Hartford (2.1% Black), and Washington Mills (1.8% Black).

Utica's Asian Population

8,210 residents of Utica identify as Asian, or 12.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Utica roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is ranked #81 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Utica is more Asian than neighboring Yorkville (0.8% Asian), Marcy (0.8% Asian), New York Mills (1.1% Asian), New Hartford (2.3% Asian), and Washington Mills (8.7% Asian).

Utica's Hispanic Population

9,026 residents of Utica identify as Hispanic, or 13.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Utica slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is ranked #252 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Utica is more Hispanic than neighboring Yorkville (5.8% Hispanic), Marcy (2% Hispanic), New York Mills (4.3% Hispanic), New Hartford (4.8% Hispanic), and Washington Mills (4.8% Hispanic).

Utica's Native American/Other Population

435 residents of Utica identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Utica roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is ranked #478 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Utica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Yorkville (0.5% Native American/Other), Marcy (0.5% Native American/Other), New York Mills (0.3% Native American/Other), New Hartford (0.4% Native American/Other), and Washington Mills (0.4% Native American/Other).

Utica's Multiracial Population

2,885 residents of Utica identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Utica roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Utica is ranked #348 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Utica is more Multiracial than neighboring Yorkville (3.9% Multiracial), Marcy (3.2% Multiracial), New York Mills (3% Multiracial), New Hartford (2.8% Multiracial), and Washington Mills (3.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.