Utica, Michigan facts for kids
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Utica, Michigan
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Downtown Utica welcome sign
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Location within Macomb County
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 Utica, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Utica, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County |  Macomb |
| Government | |
| • Type | Strong mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,245 |
| • Density | 2,981.81/sq mi (1,151.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
48315, 48317, 48318
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| Area code(s) | 586 |
| FIPS code | 26-81540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1615434 |
Utica is a city located in Macomb County, which is in the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 5,245 people lived there. This was an increase from 4,757 people in 2010.
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History of Utica
The area we now call Utica was first planned out by Joseph Stead in 1829. He originally named it "Harlow." However, other people called it "Hog's Hollow" or "McDougalville."
A few years later, settlers from New York decided to name it "Utica." They chose this name to honor the city of the same name back in New York. It was common for settlers in this region to name new towns after places in their home state. You can see this in nearby cities like Rochester, Troy, and Livonia, which are also named after New York cities.
By the 1940s, Utica was a farming area. It had many dairy farms and places where vegetables were grown. There was also a mill that processed grain into flour. The city was known for shipping rhubarb. Dodge Park, a state park, was located a few miles south on the Clinton River.
In the 1950s, big car companies from Detroit started building factories nearby. These factories were in Sterling and Shelby Townships. This changed the area from mostly farming to more industrial work.
Utica has a small area with old, important buildings. This historic district is mainly around Cass Avenue and Auburn Road. Most of these buildings were built after 1906. This is because two big fires in 1905 and 1906 destroyed many of the older structures.
Geography of Utica
Utica is in the western part of Macomb County. To its south is the city of Sterling Heights. To its north is Shelby Charter Township.
Major roads like M-53 and M-59 help people travel through the city. M-53 runs along the east side of Utica. It goes north about 13 miles (21 km) to Romeo and south about 8 miles (13 km) to Warren. M-59 runs along the southern edge of the city. It goes east about 8 miles (13 km) to Interstate 94 and west about 15 miles (24 km) to Pontiac. Downtown Detroit is about 21 miles (34 km) south of Utica.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Utica covers a total area of 1.78 square miles (4.61 km²). Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²), is water. The Clinton River flows right through the middle of the city. It then goes southeast and east until it reaches Lake St. Clair.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 5,245 | 10.3% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the census showed that 4,757 people lived in Utica. There were 2,218 homes in the city. The city had about 2,782 people per square mile (1,074 per km²).
Most of the people in Utica were White (90.4%). Other groups included African American (1.9%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (3.5%). About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (37.8%) were married couples living together. About 14.0% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. The average home had 2.13 people.
The average age of people in the city was 41.7 years. About 17.9% of residents were under 18. About 17.4% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.6%) were female.
Education in Utica
The Utica Community Schools district manages the public schools in the area. These schools include Utica High School, Eppler Junior High School, Flickinger Elementary School, and Wiley Elementary School. These schools serve students from Sterling Heights, Utica, and Shelby Township.
Famous People from Utica
- Brian Barczyk, a popular YouTube content creator
- Duke Maas, a professional baseball pitcher
- Roda Selleck, a painter and art teacher in Indianapolis schools
See also
In Spanish: Utica (Míchigan) para niños
