Utica, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Utica, Kansas
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Location within Ness County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ness |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Named for | Utica, New York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,618 ft (798 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 413/sq mi (157.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67584
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-72650 |
| GNIS ID | 2397105 |
Utica is a small city located in Ness County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history. As of the 2020 census, about 99 people live there.
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History of Utica
When Was Utica Founded?
The first post office in Utica opened in 1879. This was an important step for the community. It meant people could send and receive mail easily.
How Utica Got Its Name
An early settler named C.W. Bell gave Utica its name. He was from a city called Utica, New York. He decided to name the new Kansas town after his hometown.
Geography and Climate
Where is Utica Located?
Utica is a small city, covering about 0.24 square miles (0.63 square kilometers) of land. It's located entirely on land, with no water areas.
What is Utica's Climate Like?
The weather in Utica has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
People of Utica
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Utica has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from 1920 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 285 | — | |
| 1930 | 382 | 34.0% | |
| 1940 | 379 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 365 | −3.7% | |
| 1960 | 322 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 297 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 275 | −7.4% | |
| 1990 | 208 | −24.4% | |
| 2000 | 223 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 158 | −29.1% | |
| 2020 | 99 | −37.3% | |
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Who Lives in Utica? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 158 people living in Utica. They lived in 78 households, and 42 of these were families. The city had about 658 people per square mile.
Most residents (95.6%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%) or Asian (0.6%). Some people were from other races or mixed races. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.6%) were made up of single individuals. About 20.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household had 2.03 people.
The average age in Utica was 47.5 years. About 20.9% of residents were under 18. About 25.9% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (53.8%) than males (46.2%) in the city.
Education in Utica
Local School District
The public schools in Utica are part of the Western Plains USD 106 school district. Students in this district are known as the Western Plains High School Bobcats.
Past Schools in Utica
Utica used to have its own schools. Utica High School closed in 2001. Its mascot was the Utica Dragons. Utica Elementary School also closed a few years later, in 2004.
See also
In Spanish: Utica (Kansas) para niños
