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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

University Heights

Iowa · 1,042 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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University Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $96,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,042
+6%vs 2000
vs 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,008 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 3,796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 36.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9471K1K1K1K1990201020202024University Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,396
−16%vs 2000
vs $32,484 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$96,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $162,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$383
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $507 in 2000
US average: $450
70.5%
+6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
29.5% rent
2.2
−34%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(934)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(92)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(999)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian2.9%(30)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score11.7%(122)
12
+26%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
39.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+52%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in University Heights, Iowa?

University Heights, Iowa has about 1,042 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in University Heights, Iowa?

The typical household in University Heights, Iowa earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Heights, Iowa expensive?

In University Heights, Iowa, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Iowa?

About 69.8% of adults age 25 and over in University Heights, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Heights, Iowa?

About 5.6% of people in University Heights, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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