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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

University Place

Washington · 27,703 residents · 8.34 sq mi
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University Place is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,576. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $100,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,703
−7%vs 2000
vs 29,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,322 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 3,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024University Place
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,576
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,287 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,537
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,544 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$100,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $173,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$470
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $618 in 2000
US average: $450
54.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.8% in 2000
45.3% rent
2.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(22,207)
Black8.5%(2,555)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,150)
Asian7.4%(2,204)
Other0%
Diversity Score45%(13,473)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(24,036)
Black7%(1,938)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(849)
Asian4.2%(1,175)
Other2%(554)
Diversity Score35.5%(9,826)
35
−21%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 17.7 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 University Place, Washington?

University Place, Washington has about 27,703 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in University Place, Washington?

The typical household in University Place, Washington earns about $34,576 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Place, Washington expensive?

In University Place, Washington, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in University Place, Washington?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in University Place, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Place, Washington?

About 6.7% of people in University Place, Washington 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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