Utica, Michigan

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Utica, Michigan
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Location within Macomb County
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Coordinates: 42°37′46″N83°01′22″W / 42.62944°N 83.02278°W / 42.62944; -83.02278
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Michigan.svg  Michigan
County Flag placeholder.svg Macomb
Government
  Type Strong mayor
   Mayor Gus Calandrino (D)
Area
[1]
  Total1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2)
  Land1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total5,245
  Density2,981.81/sq mi (1,151.03/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
48315, 48317, 48318
Area code 586
FIPS code 26-81540 [3]
GNIS feature ID1615434 [4]
Website cityofutica.org

Utica is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,245 at the 2020 census, [2] up from 4,757 in 2010.

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History

The city now known as Utica was platted by Joseph Stead in 1829, who named it "Harlow". Others referred to the community as "Hog's Hollow" or "McDougalville", until a few years later it was named "Utica" by settlers from New York, in honor of the city of the same name in that state. This was common of settlers in this region, and is reflected in the names of nearby cities such as Rochester, Troy, and Livonia that are also named for New York cities.

By the 1940s, Utica was the center of a region of dairy farms and truck gardens. It had a flour mill and shipped rhubarb. Dodge Park a few miles south on the Clinton River was a state park. [5]

As the 1950s progressed, Detroit auto companies began to build factories in neighboring Sterling and Shelby Townships, and the surrounding area began a transformation to an industrial economy.

Utica boasts a small historic district centered on Cass Avenue and Auburn Road, but few of the buildings predate 1906, due to destructive fires in 1905 and 1906.

Geography

Utica is in western Macomb County, bordered to the south by the city of Sterling Heights and to the north by Shelby Charter Township. Highways M-53 and M-59 serve the city. M-53 crosses the east side of the city, leading north 13 miles (21 km) to Romeo and south 8 miles (13 km) to Warren, while M-59 runs along the southern border of the city, leading east 8 miles (13 km) to Interstate 94 and west 15 miles (24 km) to Pontiac. Downtown Detroit is 21 miles (34 km) to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Utica has a total area of 1.78 square miles (4.61 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) are water. [1] The Clinton River passes through the center of the city, flowing southeast and then east to Lake St. Clair.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 493
1890 56314.2%
1900 562−0.2%
1910 496−11.7%
1920 58818.5%
1930 87348.5%
1940 1,02217.1%
1950 1,19617.0%
1960 1,45421.6%
1970 3,504141.0%
1980 5,28250.7%
1990 5,081−3.8%
2000 4,577−9.9%
2010 4,7573.9%
2020 5,24510.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

2010 census

As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 4,757 people, 2,218 households, and 1,245 families living in the city. The population density was 2,781.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,074.1/km2). There were 2,463 housing units at an average density of 1,440.4 per square mile (556.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 1.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 2,218 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 4,577 people, 1,952 households, and 1,184 families living in the city. The population density was 2,578.2 inhabitants per square mile (995.4/km2). There were 2,005 housing units at an average density of 1,129.4 per square mile (436.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.77% White, 0.92% African American, 0.37% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 1,952 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population dispersal was 21.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,683, and the median income for a family was $57,156. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $26,353 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,615. About 4.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Utica Community Schools operates public schools, including Utica High School, Eppler Junior High School Flickinger Elementary School, and Wiley Elementary School. They serve the communities of Sterling Heights, Utica, and Shelby Township.

Notable people

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  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Utica city, Michigan: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
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