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Utica, Nebraska
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Utica seen from the southeast, July 2010
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Location of Utica, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 840 |
| • Density | 1,822.13/sq mi (703.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68456
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-49915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400036 |
Utica is a small village located in Seward County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's considered part of the larger Lincoln area. In 2010, about 861 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 840.
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History of Utica
Utica was founded when the Burlington & Missouri Valley Railroad built tracks through the area. The village was named after Utica, New York, a city in a different state.
Geography and Location
Utica is a small place, covering about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
Utica's population has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 194 | — | |
| 1890 | 466 | 140.2% | |
| 1900 | 487 | 4.5% | |
| 1910 | 520 | 6.8% | |
| 1920 | 571 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 566 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 539 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 550 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 564 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 602 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 689 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 718 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 844 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 861 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 840 | −2.4% | |
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Utica's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 861 people living in Utica, making up 336 households. Most people were White (98%). A small number of people were of other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (58.9%) were married couples. The average age of people in Utica was about 39.7 years old. About 27.1% of residents were under 18, and 17.9% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Utica
The local school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade is Centennial Public School.
Famous People from Utica
Some notable people have connections to Utica:
- Doug Bereuter - He was a U.S. Representative for Nebraska, meaning he helped make laws for the country.
- F. F. Bosworth - He was a faith healer who was born on a farm near Utica.
- Quentin Neujahr - He played as an offensive lineman for Kansas State University and later in the NFL, which is the professional American football league.
- Mysterious Walker - He was a coach.
See also
In Spanish: Utica (Nebraska) para niños
