Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Utica, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,180

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.6%4,277

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%275

Asian

4.5%235

Black

3.4%176

Two or More

3.1%161

Other

1%54

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%221

High School Diploma

25.4%1,012

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%301

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%487

Associate's Degree

12.5%498

Bachelor's Degree

21.8%869

Master's Degree

6.8%271

Professional Degree

1%40

Doctorate

2.4%95

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

32%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,100

Median Renti

$1,131

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.1%1,471

Renter-Occupied

40.9%1,018

Total Units

2,565

Homeownership

59.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%72

$50K–$100K

18.2%268

$100K–$150K

1.4%20

$150K–$200K

3.5%51

$200K–$300K

54.3%799

$300K–$500K

16.9%248

$500K–$1M

0.9%13

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

121

$750–$1,000

285

$1,000–$1,250

188

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

251

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%7

2010–2019

6%153

2000–2009

15.4%395

1990–1999

11.3%290

1980–1989

7.8%200

1970–1979

21.4%548

1960–1969

12.7%325

1950–1959

15.8%404

1940–1949

3.1%79

1939 or earlier

6.4%164

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.7%2,157

Electricity

11.1%277

Bottled/LP Gas

1%25

Other

1%24

No Fuel

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,718

Mean Household Incomei

$81,103

Per Capita Incomei

$39,949

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

2,791

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%51

$10K–$15K

2.1%53

$15K–$20K

3.4%85

$20K–$25K

5.4%135

$25K–$30K

4.9%123

$30K–$35K

4.9%122

$35K–$40K

6.8%170

$40K–$45K

4.3%107

$45K–$50K

6.7%166

$50K–$60K

10.9%272

$60K–$75K

9.4%234

$75K–$100K

9.4%235

$100K–$125K

8.8%218

$125K–$150K

6.6%165

$150K–$200K

9.2%230

$200K+

4.9%123

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$530/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

45 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes87% occupied$530/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,718/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

68%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

21%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4909.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Poland

Philippines

Germany

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,650

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,730

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

290(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured