Utica, South Dakota facts for kids
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Utica, South Dakota
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Location in Yankton County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Yankton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 265.15/sq mi (102.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57067
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-65780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267609 |
Utica is a small town located in Yankton County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 70 people.
The name "Utica" might come from the Sioux language, meaning "dweller." Another idea is that the name was brought over from Utica, New York.
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Geography of Utica
Utica is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Utica has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 103 | — | |
| 1920 | 141 | 36.9% | |
| 1930 | 98 | −30.5% | |
| 1940 | 95 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 84 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 70 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 89 | 27.1% | |
| 1980 | 100 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 115 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −25.2% | |
| 2010 | 65 | −24.4% | |
| 2020 | 70 | 7.7% | |
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Utica's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 65 people lived in Utica. These people lived in 31 different homes, and 16 of these were family homes. The town had about 250 people per square mile (96.5 people per square kilometer).
There were 44 housing units in total. This means there were about 169 housing units per square mile (65.3 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Utica were White (86.2%). A smaller number were African American (4.6%), Native American (1.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 4.6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Out of the 31 homes in Utica:
- About 25.8% had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half (48.4%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (3.2%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 48.4% were not family households.
- Many homes (41.9%) had only one person living in them.
- About 19.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, each home had about 2.10 people. Family homes had an average of 3.00 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Utica in 2010 was 41.5 years.
- About 21.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 6.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 26.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% of the population was 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 53.8% of the population was male, and 46.2% was female.
See also
- In Spanish: Utica (Dakota del Sur) para niños
