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University Park

Iowa · 487 residents · 0.778 sq mi
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University Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,300. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
−9%since 2000
from 536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+14%since 2000
from 29.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4024845676497321990201020202024University Park
2024645
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,385
+22%since 2000
from $14,212 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food12%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−12%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(513)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(437)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other13.4%(65)
Diversity Score32.3%(157)
Diversity Score
32
+525%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, Iowa?

University Park, Iowa has about 487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Park, Iowa earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Park, Iowa expensive?

In University Park, Iowa, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, Iowa?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Park, Iowa?

About 12.2% of people in University Park, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Park, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, University Park, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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