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Utica, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Utica, Kansas had a total population of 135, the 505th largest city in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,875, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Utica Quick Facts

Population 135
Median Household Income $66,875
Median Home Value $33,600
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Median Age 44.1 years
Homeownership Rate 75.3%
Affordability Ratio 0.5x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School Graduation Rate 98.9%
Diversity Index 4/100
Population 135 505th of 721
Median Income $66,875 above average
Poverty Rate 7.4% 40% lower than national
Median Home Value $33,600 bottom 10%

How Utica Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population119135+13.4%
Median household income$65,703$66,875+1.8%
Median home value$37,500$33,600-10.4%

How Utica Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.3%
$25K-$50K 11.0%
$50K-$100K 56.2%
$100K+ 20.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
1.4%
$15K-$20K
6.9%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
5.5%
$30K-$35K
0.0%
$35K-$40K
4.1%
$40K-$45K
1.4%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
17.8%
$60K-$75K
28.8%
$75K-$100K
9.6%
$100K-$125K
5.5%
$125K-$150K
6.9%
$150K-$200K
5.5%
$200K+
2.7%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%
70.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
0.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

4out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Utica Rankings in Kansas

#505 Population of 721
#240 Median Income of 629
#419 Education of 721
#581 Home Value of 605

Other Cities in Ness County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Ness City 1,162 $64,583 11.5% $116,600
Bazine 406 $57,167 20.2% $70,500
Ransom 279 $44,000 14.7% $57,800
Brownell 14 N/A 50.0% N/A

Cities Similar to Utica

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Goff133N/A$50,0009.3%68.4%
Harveyville136$67,917$86,40019.4%9.6%
Sharon133$68,750$104,9008.4%15.0%
Oneida137$65,000$45,0006.6%24.8%
Crestline139N/AN/A44.2%0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 135, Utica's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Utica is a small community located in Kansas, within Ness County. The total population is 135. It ranks as the 505th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Utica is 44.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Utica is $66,875. This is 10% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Utica, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $33,600. Housing costs are 85% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Utica is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Utica has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Utica, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Utica, Kansas?

Utica, Kansas has a population of 135 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Utica, KS?

The median household income in Utica is $66,875, which is 17% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Utica, KS?

The poverty rate in Utica is 7.4%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Utica, Kansas?

Utica's population is 97.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Utica, KS?

The median home value in Utica is $33,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.5x.

How educated is Utica, Kansas?

16.5% of adults (25+) in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.