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West University Place

Texas · 14,955 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 $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,179,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 292% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,955
+5%since 2000
from 14,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,463 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 7,091 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024West University Place
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,721 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$127,525
+83%since 2000
from $69,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,179,700
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,484
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
8.4% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(10,758)
Black0.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,413)
Asian12.6%(1,889)
Other6.3%(936)
Diversity Score58.2%(8,697)
Diversity Score
58
+150%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
90.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
54.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+100%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
81.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West University Place, Texas?

West University Place, Texas has about 14,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West University Place, Texas earns about $250,001 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 $1,179,700, and the typical rent is about $2,484 a month.

How educated are people in West University Place, Texas?

About 90.7% 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 1.3% 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 2,035 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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