The Utica–Rome Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Central New York anchored by the cities of Utica and Rome (both in Oneida County).

As of the census[2] of 2020, there were 299,896 people residing within the MSA.

The racial makeup of the MSA was 82.2% White, 5.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 0.1%< Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races.

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

Males had a median income of $31,051 versus $22,907 for females.