Utica, Kansas

Utica, Kansas
City
Location within Ness County and Kansas
KDOT map of Ness County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°38′34″N100°10′11″W / 38.64278°N 100.16972°W / 38.64278; -100.16972 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Ness
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1911
Named for	Utica, New York
Area [2]
• Total	0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
• Land	0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,618 ft (798 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	99
• Density	410/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67584
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-72650
GNIS ID	2397105 [1]

Utica is a city in Ness County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 99. ^[3]

History

The first post office in Utica was established in 1879. ^[4]

Utica was named by early pioneer C.W. Bell who was from Utica, New York. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km²), all land. ^[6]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Utica has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	285		—
1930	382		34.0%
1940	379		−0.8%
1950	365		−3.7%
1960	322		−11.8%
1970	297		−7.8%
1980	275		−7.4%
1990	208		−24.4%
2000	223		7.2%
2010	158		−29.1%
2020	99		−37.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 158 people, 78 households, and 42 families residing in the city. The population density was 658.3 inhabitants per square mile (254.2/km²). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 425.0 per square mile (164.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 43.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, there were 223 people, 94 households, and 53 families residing in the city. The population density was 932.4 inhabitants per square mile (360.0/km²). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 434.8 per square mile (167.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.10% White, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,508. About 13.1% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.6% of those 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Western Plains USD 106 public school district. ^[10] The Western Plains High School mascot is Bobcats.

Utica High School was closed in 2001. ^[11] The school district never unified or consolidated with another. The Utica High School mascot was Utica Dragons. ^[12] Utica Elementary closed in 2004. ^[11]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Utica, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Utica, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
5. Utica Early History skyways
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
7. Climate Summary for Utica, Kansas
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
10. "Western Plains". USD 106. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
11. "All About USD 106". Western Plains USD 106 . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
12. "Dragons Nip Elks", Garden City Telegram, 28 February 1979, p.10.

Further reading

See also: List of books about NessCounty, Kansas

External links

• Utica - Directory of Public Officials
• Utica city map, KDOT