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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West University Place

Texas · 12,920 residents · 2.004 sq mi
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West University Place is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,783. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $199,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 155% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,920
−9%vs 2000
vs 14,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,447 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 7,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024West University Place
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Section 02

Income & economy

$68,783
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $130,721 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$40,022
−43%vs 2000
vs $69,674 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$199,200
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $370,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$856
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,418 in 2000
US average: $450
85.6%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
14.4% rent
2.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(12,602)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(671)
Asian4.7%(672)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(3,307)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,533)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(420)
Asian2.1%(272)
Other0.6%(72)
Diversity Score14.5%(1,872)
14
−38%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.5%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.0%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
32.3%
−12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+71%vs 2000
vs 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in West University Place, Texas?

West University Place, Texas has about 12,920 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West University Place, Texas?

The typical household in West University Place, Texas earns about $68,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West University Place, Texas expensive?

In West University Place, Texas, the median home is worth about $199,200, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in West University Place, Texas?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in West University Place, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West University Place, Texas?

About 1.9% of people in West University Place, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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