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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

University Park

Texas · 23,324 residents · 3.686 sq mi
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University Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,778. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 80% 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 $517,300. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 132% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

23,324
+5%since 1990
from 22,259 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,328 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 6,039 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
−1%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K24K25K26K1990201020202024University Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,778
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,614 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$63,414
+83%since 1990
from $34,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$517,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,028
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $702 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
31.5% rent
5.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(21,344)
Black1%(224)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(540)
Asian1.9%(422)
Diversity Score15.3%(3,406)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(21,523)
Black1.4%(324)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(723)
Asian2.2%(520)
Diversity Score16.2%(3,774)
16
+6%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

80.5%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 97.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
33.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−41%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, Texas?

University Park, Texas has about 23,324 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in University Park, Texas earns about $92,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Park, Texas expensive?

In University Park, Texas, the median home is worth about $517,300, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, Texas?

About 80.5% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Park, Texas?

About 5.9% of people in University Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, University Park, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,065 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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