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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West University Place

Texas · 14,211 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 $130,721. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $370,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 227% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,211
+10%since 1990
from 12,920 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,091 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 6,447 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+7%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024West University Place
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$130,721
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,783 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$69,674
+74%since 1990
from $40,022 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$370,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $199,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,418
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $856 in 1990
US average: $602
90.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
9.4% rent
2.8
−2%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,533)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(420)
Asian2.1%(272)
Diversity Score14.5%(1,872)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(12,602)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(671)
Asian4.7%(672)
Diversity Score23.3%(3,307)
23
+61%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

79.4%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
44.8%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−41%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West University Place, Texas?

West University Place, Texas has about 14,211 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West University Place, Texas earns about $130,721 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 $370,400, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.

How educated are people in West University Place, Texas?

About 79.4% 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 1.7% of people in West University Place, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West University Place, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, West University Place, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,291 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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