Utica, Michigan

Utica, Michigan
City
City of Utica
Downtown Utica welcome sign
Location of Utica, Michigan
Country	United States
State	Michigan
County	Macomb
Government
• Type	Strong Mayor
• Mayor	Thom Dionne
Area
• Total	1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2)
• Land	1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation	650 ft (198 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,757
• Estimate  (2012)	4,763
• Density	2,781.9/sq mi (1,074.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	48315-48318
Area code	586
FIPS code	26-81540
GNIS feature ID	1615434

Utica is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,757 at the 2010 census.

History

The city now known as Utica was platted by Joseph Stead in 1829, who preferred to call it "Harlow." Others referred to the city as "Hog's Hollow" or "McDougalville," until a few years later it was finally 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 and Troy that are also named for New York cities.

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

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²), of which 1.71 square miles (4.43 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water.

Utica is bordered to the north by Shelby Charter Township and to the south by Sterling Heights.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	493		—
1890	563		14.2%
1900	562		−0.2%
1910	496		−11.7%
1920	588		18.5%
1930	873		48.5%
1940	1,022		17.1%
1950	1,196		17.0%
1960	1,454		21.6%
1970	3,504		141.0%
1980	5,282		50.7%
1990	5,081		−3.8%
2000	4,577		−9.9%
2010	4,757		3.9%
2015 (est.)	4,942		3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 4,757 people, 2,218 households, and 1,245 families residing 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 of 2000, there were 4,577 people, 1,952 households, and 1,184 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,578.2 per square mile (992.8/km²). There were 2,005 housing units at an average density of 1,129.4 per square mile (434.9/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 and Flickinger Elementary School.

Notable people

• Don Stone, University of Michigan Hockey player
• Mike Stone, University of Michigan Hockey player
• Duke Maas, Major League Baseball pitcher

External links

• Office Website of the City of Utica
• Utica Public Library