Utica, MI Demographics

A map of Utica's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,277	4,150	82.6%	79.1%
Hispanic	275	220	5.3%	4.2%
Asian	235	270	4.5%	5.1%
Black	176	316	3.4%	6.0%
Multiracial	161	231	3.1%	4.4%
Native American/Other	56	58	1.1%	1.1%

Utica, Michigan has an estimated population of 5,180, a slight decrease from the 5,245 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 4.5% Asian, 3.4% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Utica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Utica has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Utica, that probability was 36.4% in 2020 and 31.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Utica is ranked the 175th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Utica was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Utica's White Population

4,277 residents of Utica, or 82.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Utica is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Utica ranks 620th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 79.1% to 82.6%.

Utica is more White than neighboring Sterling Heights (76.2% White), Rochester (80.3% White), Fraser (79.4% White), Troy (61% White), and Warren (58% White).

Utica's Black Population

176 residents of Utica, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Utica is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Utica ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.4%.

Utica is less Black than neighboring Sterling Heights (7.4% Black), Rochester (3.9% Black), Fraser (10% Black), Troy (3.7% Black), and Warren (21.8% Black).

Utica's Asian Population

235 residents of Utica, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Utica is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Utica ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Asian residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.5%.

Utica is more Asian than neighboring Fraser (1.7% Asian). Utica is less Asian than neighboring Sterling Heights (9.2% Asian), Rochester (8% Asian), Troy (27.8% Asian), and Warren (12.7% Asian).

Utica's Hispanic Population

275 residents of Utica, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Utica is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Utica ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Utica is more Hispanic than neighboring Sterling Heights (3% Hispanic), Rochester (1.8% Hispanic), Fraser (2.6% Hispanic), Troy (2.6% Hispanic), and Warren (2.4% Hispanic).

Utica's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Utica, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Utica is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Utica ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Utica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Utica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sterling Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), Rochester (0.3% Native American/Other), Fraser (0.8% Native American/Other), Troy (0.8% Native American/Other), and Warren (0.5% Native American/Other).

Utica's Multiracial Population

161 residents of Utica, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Utica is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Utica ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.

Utica is less Multiracial than neighboring Sterling Heights (3.5% Multiracial), Rochester (5.8% Multiracial), Fraser (5.5% Multiracial), Troy (4% Multiracial), and Warren (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.