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Utica

South Carolina · 1,339 residents · 1.132 sq mi
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Utica has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $145,400. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,339
+1%since 2000
from 1,322 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+2%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Utica
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,179
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,712 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,061
+86%since 2000
from $12,909 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−16%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services31.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration31.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+87%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(1,007)
Black20.5%(271)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.3%(586)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(697)
Black40.9%(547)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(34)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other3.7%(49)
Diversity Score70%(937)
Diversity Score
70
+58%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+131%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 23.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utica, South Carolina?

Utica, South Carolina has about 1,339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Utica, South Carolina?

The typical household in Utica, South Carolina earns about $55,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utica, South Carolina expensive?

In Utica, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $145,400, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Utica, South Carolina?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Utica, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utica, South Carolina?

About 26.8% of people in Utica, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Utica, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Utica, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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