Utica, OH Demographics

A map of Utica's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,765	1,896	78.5%	91.9%
Black	403	15	17.9%	0.7%
Multiracial	68	115	3.0%	5.6%
Hispanic	10	33	0.4%	1.6%
Native American/Other	2	2	0.1%	0.1%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Utica, Ohio has an estimated population of 2,248, an increase from the 2,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 17.9% Black, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 15.3% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Utica is ranked the 464th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 479th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Utica's White Population

1,765 residents of Utica, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Utica is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Utica ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 91.9% to 78.5%.

Utica is less White than neighboring St. Louisville (93.9% White), Martinsburg (99.3% White), Gambier (87.3% White), Mount Vernon (89.4% White), and South Mount Vernon (85.7% White).

Utica's Black Population

403 residents of Utica, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Utica is higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Utica ranks 651st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Black population has grown by an estimated 2586.7%. Black residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 0.7% to 17.9%.

Utica is more Black than neighboring St. Louisville (0% Black), Martinsburg (0% Black), Gambier (0.9% Black), Mount Vernon (1.3% Black), and South Mount Vernon (0% Black).

Utica's Asian Population

0 residents of Utica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Utica is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Utica ranks 848th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Utica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Utica is less Asian than neighboring Gambier (3.9% Asian), and Mount Vernon (1.2% Asian).

Utica's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Utica, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Utica is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Utica ranks 778th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Utica is more Hispanic than neighboring Martinsburg (0% Hispanic). Utica is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Louisville (0.7% Hispanic), Gambier (4.5% Hispanic), Mount Vernon (3.7% Hispanic), and South Mount Vernon (11% Hispanic).

Utica's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Utica, or 0.1% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Utica ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Utica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Utica is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Louisville (0% Native American/Other), Martinsburg (0% Native American/Other), and South Mount Vernon (0% Native American/Other). Utica is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gambier (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mount Vernon (0.5% Native American/Other).

Utica's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Utica, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Utica is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Utica ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.0%.

Utica is more Multiracial than neighboring Martinsburg (0.7% Multiracial), and Gambier (2.7% Multiracial). Utica is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Louisville (5.4% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.9% Multiracial), and South Mount Vernon (3.2% 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.