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Utica

Mississippi · 636 residents · 2.995 sq mi
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Utica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,737. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 330 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
636
−34%since 2000
from 966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
212 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+43%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5977158339511K1990201020202024Utica
2024799
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,737
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,614 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,434
+34%since 2000
from $11,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+84%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(285)
Black65.6%(634)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(37)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.1%(571)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(129)
Black67.5%(429)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(16)
Diversity Score61.4%(391)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utica, Mississippi?

Utica, Mississippi has about 636 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Utica, Mississippi?

The typical household in Utica, Mississippi earns about $24,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utica, Mississippi expensive?

In Utica, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Utica, Mississippi?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Utica, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utica, Mississippi?

About 35.8% of people in Utica, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Utica, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Utica, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 394 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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