Utica is a small city in Central New York that originally grew as a manufacturing hub (particularly in textiles). This one industry is what contributed to much of the city’s early development, large buildings, and expanded infrastructure.
Once American deindustrialization started happening though, the city lost over half of its inhabitants, falling from over 100,000 residents in the 1930s to less than 60,000 today. In the past ten years, however, Utica has made great strides towards expanding its economy and has been able to retain a steady population.
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Population
Utica is a cultural melting pot. Just like New York City, the industrial revolution led to many European cultures immigrating here to take advantage of the jobs. Even after the deindustrialization era, the city retained its diverse population. The city is surrounded by plenty of woods and there are ample public parks for residents and visitors to spend time in.
Demographics
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently 59,750 people living in the small city of Utica, New York. Below is the most recent racial demographic breakdown of the city:
- 15.7% Black/African American
- 64.4% White
- 12.2% Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2% Asian
The median income for Utica households is just over $35,000 per year. The city does have one of New York’s higher poverty rates and it sits at 30%.
Fun Facts
- The driving economical factor that put Utica on the map in its early years was textile manufacturing. This made it a historically important trading center.
- When Organized Crime was at an all-time high in the early to mid-1900s, Utica gained the moniker “Sin City.”
- Utica has one of Central New York’s most affordable living rates.
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