Utica, SC Demographics

A map of Utica's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	697	877	52.1%	65.1%
Black	547	273	40.9%	20.3%
Hispanic	34	97	2.5%	7.2%
Native American/Other	25	20	1.9%	1.5%
Multiracial	24	70	1.8%	5.2%
Asian	12	10	0.9%	0.7%

Utica, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,339, a less than 1% change from the 1,347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% White, 40.9% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.9% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than South Carolina 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 52.7% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Utica is ranked the 236th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Utica's White Population

697 residents of Utica, or 52.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Utica is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Utica ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's White population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. White residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 65.1% to 52.1%.

Utica is less White than neighboring Seneca (72.8% White), Newry (62.1% White), Clemson University (83% White), Clemson (76.9% White), and West Union (60.3% White).

Utica's Black Population

547 residents of Utica, or 40.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Utica is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Utica ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.4%. Black residents' share of Utica's population has increased from 20.3% to 40.9%.

Utica is more Black than neighboring Seneca (17.4% Black), Newry (0% Black), Clemson University (9.4% Black), Clemson (8.1% Black), and West Union (8.4% Black).

Utica's Asian Population

12 residents of Utica, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Utica is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Utica ranks 178th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Utica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Utica is more Asian than neighboring Seneca (0.8% Asian), Newry (0% Asian), and West Union (0% Asian). Utica is less Asian than neighboring Clemson University (1.3% Asian), and Clemson (5.3% Asian).

Utica's Hispanic Population

34 residents of Utica, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Utica is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Utica ranks 109th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 7.2% to 2.5%.

Utica is less Hispanic than neighboring Seneca (6.4% Hispanic), Newry (26% Hispanic), Clemson University (4.3% Hispanic), Clemson (3% Hispanic), and West Union (25.4% Hispanic).

Utica's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Utica, or 1.9% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Utica ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Utica's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Utica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seneca (0.8% Native American/Other), Clemson University (0.9% Native American/Other), Clemson (0.8% Native American/Other), and West Union (0% Native American/Other). Utica is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newry (11.9% Native American/Other).

Utica's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Utica, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Utica is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Utica ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utica's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Utica's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.8%.

Utica is more Multiracial than neighboring Newry (0% Multiracial), and Clemson University (1.2% Multiracial). Utica is less Multiracial than neighboring Clemson (6% Multiracial), and West Union (5.9% 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.