Utica-Rome, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

290,812

0.412% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

14.1%

6.43% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$58,983

5.79% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$127,000

3.93% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

131,741

0.511% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Utica-Rome, NY had a population of 291k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $58,983. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Utica-Rome, NY declined from 292,016 to 290,812, a −0.412% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,757 to $58,983, a 5.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Utica-Rome, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.72%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.34%), White (Hispanic) (2.59%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%).

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.

97.1% of the residents in Utica-Rome, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Utica-Rome, NY are Utica College (1,794 degrees awarded in 2020), Mohawk Valley Community College (990 degrees), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (727 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Utica-Rome, NY was $127,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

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

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Population & Diversity

Utica-Rome, NY is home to a population of 291k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.9% of Utica-Rome, NY residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2020, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (244k people) in Utica-Rome, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.71k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.1% of Utica-Rome, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Utica-Rome, NY was 97.3%, 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)
244k ± 348
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 719
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.71k ± 313

5.26%

Hispanic Population

15.3k people

5.26% of the people in Utica-Rome, NY are hispanic (15.3k 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
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Foreign-Born Population

6.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

6.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

As of 2020, 6.9% of Utica-Rome, NY residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Utica-Rome, NY was 6.49%, 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
6,432 ± 418
Gulf War (2001-)
3,008 ± 367
Gulf War (1990s)
2,078 ± 298

Utica-Rome, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Utica-Rome, NY employs 132k people. The largest industries in Utica-Rome, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,534 people), Educational Services (15,576 people), and Retail Trade (15,080 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($70,197), Public Administration ($57,609), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,716).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

132k

2020 Value

± 2,595

0.511%

1 Year growth

± 2.61%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Utica-Rome, NY grew at a rate of 0.511%, from 131k employees to 132k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Utica-Rome, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,141 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,862 people), and Management Occupations (11,554 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Utica-Rome, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

132k

2020 Value

± 2,595

0.511%

1 Year growth

± 2.61%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Utica-Rome, NY grew at a rate of 0.511%, from 131k employees to 132k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Utica-Rome, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,534 people), Educational Services (15,576 people), and Retail Trade (15,080 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

$43,102

Median earning men ± $968

$33,323

Median earning women ± $942

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($67,105), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,846), and Information ($50,337).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($48,378), Construction ($46,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,418).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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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 $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

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.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% 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
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

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

Civics

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Utica-Rome, NY awarded 4,696 degrees. The student population of Utica-Rome, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,881 male students and 9,865 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Utica-Rome, NY are White (3,232 and 71%), followed by Asian (360 and 7.91%), Black or African American (348 and 7.64%), and Hispanic or Latino (293 and 6.43%).

The largest universities in Utica-Rome, NY by number of degrees awarded are Utica College (1,794 and 38.2%), Mohawk Valley Community College (990 and 21.1%), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (727 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in Utica-Rome, NY are Registered Nursing (520 and 11.1%), Critical Infrastructure Protection (327 and 6.96%), and General Studies (326 and 6.94%).

The median tuition costs in Utica-Rome, NY are $39,745 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Utica-Rome, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 46.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 17,746 (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 2020 there were 17,746 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 12,279 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
102 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
411 degree-majors awarded
Critical Infrastructure Protection
148 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Utica-Rome, NY was General Economics with 102 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 College
1,794 degrees awarded
Mohawk Valley Community College
990 degrees awarded
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
727 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utica College with 1,794 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,090 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Utica-Rome, NY, which is 0.802 times less than the 2,606 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,232 degrees mean that there were 8.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 360 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 ($39,745) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,327) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,750) 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 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

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 $127,000 in 2020, which is 0.553 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $122,200 to $127,000, a 3.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Utica-Rome, NY is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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 $58,983. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Utica-Rome, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

Housing

Property

$127,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,598

$80,965

Median Property Taxes

±$1,772

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

69.9%

Homeownership

2020

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.9% of the housing units in Utica-Rome, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Utica-Rome, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $120,036, followed by Putnam County, NY and Suffolk County, NY, with respective values of $107,246 and $105,362.

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.

$58,983

Median Household Income

± $1,174

116k

Number of Households

± 2,314

In 2020, the median household income of the 116k households in Utica-Rome, NY grew to $58,983 from the previous year's value of $55,757.

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.

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2018

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (8.33%)
Worked At Home (4.42%)

In 2018, 81.5% of workers in Utica-Rome, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.33%) and those who worked at home (4.42%).

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 (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% 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

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Utica-Rome, NY (39.2k out of 278k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

95.4% of the population of Utica-Rome, NY has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.57%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Utica-Rome, NY declined by 14% from 5.31% to 4.57%.

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.