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Utica, SC
Census-designated place in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Population
1,339
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,181
ZIP codes
0
Utica and its ZIP codes
Utica at a glance
- Utica is about 6.7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,179 a year, 20% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,400 (44% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Housing and community stats
Utica, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,179
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$145,400
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (167), Scottish Americans (76), French Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oconee County. PPP loans are for Utica.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,154
25,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$691M
FY 2026, $8,791 per person
How people get to work
Utica, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Utica, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Utica, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Utica
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SenecaCity | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.1 |
| ClemsonCity | 7.2 mi | 7.9 |
| West UnionTown | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| CentralTown | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| PendletonTown | 9 mi | 4.9 |
| WestminsterCity | 9.5 mi | 3.4 |
| La FranceCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WalhallaCity | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Keowee KeyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Six MileTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| NorrisTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| South UnionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Utica, SC in?
- Utica is in Oconee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Utica, SC?
- About 1,339 people live in Utica, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Utica?
- Nearby places include Seneca (1.4 mi), Newry (3.2 mi), Clemson University (5.2 mi), Clemson (7.2 mi), West Union (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023