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University City

Missouri · 35,065 residents · 5.882 sq mi
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University City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,466. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,065
−6%since 2000
from 37,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,961 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 6,363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+5%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K37K39K41K1990201020202024University City
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,466
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,908
+115%since 2000
from $26,901 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(18,112)
Black45.1%(16,895)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(583)
Asian2.8%(1,060)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.8%(25,366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(16,876)
Black36.4%(12,774)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,380)
Asian6.4%(2,256)
Other4.1%(1,443)
Diversity Score77.6%(27,221)
Diversity Score
78
+15%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University City, Missouri?

University City, Missouri has about 35,065 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University City, Missouri?

The typical household in University City, Missouri earns about $66,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University City, Missouri expensive?

In University City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $260,600, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in University City, Missouri?

About 60.8% of adults age 25 and over in University City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University City, Missouri?

About 14.5% of people in University City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has University City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, University City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,022 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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