Utica, Minnesota facts for kids
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Utica
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US-14 runs through town
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Location of Utica, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 266 |
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265 |
| • Density | 269.50/sq mi (104.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55979
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-66424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397104 |
Utica is a small city located in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. According to the 2020 census, 266 people lived there.
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History of Utica
Utica was officially planned out and marked on a map in 1866. This process is called "platting." The city got its name from Utica, New York. A special building, the Benjamin Ellsworth House, was built in 1873 by the person who founded the town. It is now recognized as an important historical place.
Geography of Utica
Utica is located in the state of Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 2.56 square kilometers (0.99 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The population of Utica has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 204 | — | |
| 1910 | 172 | −15.7% | |
| 1920 | 189 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 181 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 179 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 194 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 218 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 240 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 249 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 220 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 230 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 291 | 26.5% | |
| 2020 | 266 | −8.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 265 | −8.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 291 people living in Utica. These people lived in 105 different homes, and 71 of these were families. The city had about 109 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Utica were White (95.9%). A small number were Native American (1.7%), or from two or more races (2.4%). About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Utica was 34.4 years old. About 27.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 8.9% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (53.6%) than females (46.4%) living in the city.
Education
Students in Utica attend schools that are part of the St. Charles School District.
Notable Person
- Utica Queen, an American drag queen, grew up in Utica. She became famous for competing on the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She even named her drag persona after the town!
See also
In Spanish: Utica (Minnesota) para niños
