Utica, Minnesota facts for kids
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Utica
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US-14 runs through town
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Location of Utica, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor - Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 266 |
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265 |
| • Density | 269.50/sq mi (104.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55979
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-66424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397104 |
Utica is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 266 at the 2020 census.
History
Utica was platted in 1866. The city was named after Utica, New York. The Benjamin Ellsworth House, built in 1873 by the town's founder, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 204 | — | |
| 1910 | 172 | −15.7% | |
| 1920 | 189 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 181 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 179 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 194 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 218 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 240 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 249 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 220 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 230 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 291 | 26.5% | |
| 2020 | 266 | −8.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 265 | −8.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 291 people, 105 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 312.9 inhabitants per square mile (120.8/km2). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 117.2 per square mile (45.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.7% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 105 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.31.
The median age in the city was 34.4 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.6% male and 46.4% female.
Education
Utica is part of the St. Charles School District.
Notable person
- Utica Queen, American drag queen best known for competing on the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, was raised in Utica and named her drag persona after the town.
See also
In Spanish: Utica (Minnesota) para niños
