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University Heights

Iowa · 1,051 residents · 0.26 sq mi
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University Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $226,800. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,051
+6%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,042 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.5
−15%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9471K1K1K1K1990201020202024University Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,886
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,548
+19%since 2000
from $32,484 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−2%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(958)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(29)
Asian3.3%(35)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score18.6%(195)
Diversity Score
19
+100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
43.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
44.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
28.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
9.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
72.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Heights, Iowa?

University Heights, Iowa has about 1,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Heights, Iowa earns about $69,886 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 $226,800, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Iowa?

About 76.1% 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 18.2% of people in University Heights, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Heights, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, University Heights, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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