Village · Ohio
Utica, Ohio
Utica, village, mostly in Licking County (99.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Knox County, Ohio. Utica had 2,138 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,064 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,248 (±360). GEOID 3979114.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,138
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,064 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,248 ±360
Median household income
$84,464
±$16,357 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$150,500
±$16,623 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$818
±$201 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Utica and what county is it in?
Utica is a village mostly in Licking County (99.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Knox County, Ohio. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 1,183 residents per square mile in 2020.
Utica is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Utica lies mostly within Washington Township (Licking County) and reaches into Morgan Township (Knox County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Licking County | 2,048 | 99.2% |
| Knox County | 16 | 0.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Utica, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,138 people lived in Utica on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 2,064 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,248 (±360).
| Measure | Utica | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,248 ±360 | 181,837 | no clear change |
| Households | 753 ±113 | 68,620 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.98 ±0.41 | 2.60 | +0.55 |
| Housing units | 871 ±141 | 73,273 | no clear change |
Utica's population since 2000
From 2,130 in 2000 to 2,138 in 2025: up 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Utica as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Utica?
The median resident of Utica is 28.8 years old; 32.7% are under 18 and 8.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.9%.
| Measure | Utica | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 ±4.1 | 40.3 | −15.6 |
| Under 18 years | 32.7% ±8.2 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±6.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.5% ±16.5 pts | 85.1% | −18.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.9% ±16.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 8.6% ±3.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±3.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0% ±6.3 pts | 29.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±4.6 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Utica earn?
Half of Utica's 753 households earn less than $84,464 a year (±$16,357), against $84,426 in Licking County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,030 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $37,434 after inflation. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Utica | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,464 ±$16,357 | $84,426 | +$37,434 |
| Mean household income | $86,039 ±$11,698 | $110,408 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,778 ±$3,792 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 10.2% | −8.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.7% ±2.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.2% ±10.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±5.3 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±6.8 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Utica?
Owners occupy 55.0% of Utica's occupied homes and renters 45.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$16,623). The median renter pays $818 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Utica | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500 ±$16,623 | $275,200 | +$31,615 |
| Median gross rent | $818 ±$201 | $1,078 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.8% ±12.5 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,215 ±$132 | $1,693 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.0% ±11.7 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.0% ±11.7 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 871 ±141 | 73,273 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 7.1% ±10.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.9% ±8.9 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±4.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±5.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.1% ±9.8 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.8% ±5.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Utica work and get to work?
76.4% of Utica's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.5 minutes.
| Measure | Utica | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.9% ±8.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±5.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4% ±9.6 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±6.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±6.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.5 min ±4.7 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Utica?
No census tract lies mostly in Utica; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7547Licking County | 6,498 | $76,635 |
| Tract 74Knox County | 5,813 | $77,844 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Utica) · Census block assignment files
How does Utica compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Utica is the 7,444th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 389th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Utica ranks 550th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 389th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 224th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 504th | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 550th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 1,367th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 1,338th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 1,043rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 965th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,122nd | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,686th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,629th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 562nd | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 105th | 1,731 |
Utica's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Utica with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Utica?
20 of the 57 figures for Utica on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Utica are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Utica.