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University Park

Texas · 25,278 residents · 3.686 sq mi
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University Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $247,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 89% 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 $1,351,400. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 288% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,278
+8%since 2000
from 23,324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,858 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.0
−17%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$247,716
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$102,707
+62%since 2000
from $63,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,351,400
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,095
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,028 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
5.5
−2%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(21,523)
Black1.4%(324)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(723)
Asian2.2%(520)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(3,774)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(20,334)
Black1.4%(350)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,423)
Asian7.7%(1,936)
Other3%(761)
Diversity Score39.7%(10,029)
Diversity Score
40
+145%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, Texas?

University Park, Texas has about 25,278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Park, Texas earns about $247,716 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 $1,351,400, and the typical rent is about $2,095 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, Texas?

About 88.8% 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 3.9% 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 3,019 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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