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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

University Heights

Iowa · 987 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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University Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,929. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $162,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

987
−5%since 1990
from 1,042 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,796 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 4,008 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
−1%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9471K1K1K1K1990201020202024University Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,929
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,484
+19%since 1990
from $27,396 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $96,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
63.8%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
36.2% rent
3.3
+51%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(999)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian2.9%(30)
Diversity Score11.7%(122)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(934)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian1.2%(12)
Diversity Score9.3%(92)
9
−21%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 97.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
41.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Heights, Iowa?

University Heights, Iowa has about 987 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in University Heights, Iowa earns about $48,929 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 $162,100, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Iowa?

About 72.7% 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 11.1% of people in University Heights, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Heights, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, University Heights, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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