Central New York City is a metropolitan area located in the state of New York. It is comprised of three cities: Oneida, Syracuse, and Utica. Oneida is a city located in Madison County and has a population of 6, 717. Syracuse is the fifth most populous city in the state of New York and has a population of 145, 170. Utica is the tenth most populous city in the state of New York and has a population of 62, 235. Together, these three cities form Central New York City, an area with a combined population of 214, 122.