Utica, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Utica, Mississippi Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Utica, Mississippi had a total population of 799, the 218th largest town in Mississippi, with a median household income of $35,729, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 33.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (33.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.

Utica Quick Facts

Population 799

Median Household Income $35,729

Median Home Value $109,500

Poverty Rate 33.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

High School Graduation Rate 89.9%

Diversity Index 32/100

Population 799 218th of 420

Median Income $35,729 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 33.3% 167% higher than national

Median Home Value $109,500 average

How Utica Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	779	799	+2.6%
Median household income	$36,750	$35,729	-2.8%
Median home value	$90,800	$109,500	+20.6%

How Utica Compares

Median Household Income

Utica

$35,729

$56,447

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Utica

$109,500

$169,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 33.0%

$25K-$50K 33.0%

$50K-$100K 22.2%

$100K+ 11.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

18.3%

$15K-$20K

9.0%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

13.2%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

9.0%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

8.1%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

3.6%

$150K-$200K

2.4%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

39.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%

Renter 25.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $842/mo 28.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

13.1%

35-54

31.0%

55-74

31.9%

75+

3.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Utica Rankings in Mississippi

#218 Population of 420

#268 Median Income of 349

#210 Education of 419

#201 Home Value of 354

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Other Cities in Hinds County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jackson	146,631	$42,071	27.9%	$111,700
Clinton	27,195	$74,745	9.6%	$225,800
Byram	12,799	$70,445	9.1%	$206,600
Raymond	1,663	$40,060	20.6%	$191,100
Terry	1,620	$47,734	13.7%	$162,100
Edwards	930	$34,722	23.2%	$93,400
Bolton	597	$31,250	25.5%	$43,100
Learned	72	$78,750	2.8%	$158,300

Cities Similar to Utica

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Tucker	807	N/A	$69,700	2.0%	32.1%
Tunica	838	$39,282	$194,700	32.0%	19.4%
Isola	861	$37,981	$88,600	10.7%	35.3%
Scooba	718	N/A	N/A	23.1%	48.9%
Duck Hill	733	$33,542	$97,400	10.3%	22.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 799, 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 Mississippi, within Hinds County. The total population is 799. It ranks as the 218th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Utica is 43.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Utica is $35,729. This is 37% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 56% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.3%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $109,500. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Utica is Black or African American, making up 80.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 18.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (18.6%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (80.1% vs 36.3%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Utica, Mississippi 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 Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. 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, Mississippi?

Utica, Mississippi has a population of 799 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Utica, MS?

The median household income in Utica is $35,729, which is 56% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Utica, MS?

The poverty rate in Utica is 33.3%. This means approximately 266 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Utica, Mississippi?

Utica's population is 18.6% White, 80.1% Black, 0.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Utica, MS?

The median home value in Utica is $109,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Utica, Mississippi?

17.5% of adults (25+) in Utica hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.