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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

University Place

Washington · 29,933 residents · 8.34 sq mi
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University Place is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,287. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $173,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

29,933
+8%since 1990
from 27,703 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,589 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 3,322 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024University Place
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,287
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,576 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,544
+54%since 1990
from $16,537 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$173,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$618
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
57.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.7% in 1990
42.2% rent
3.5
+19%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(24,036)
Black7%(1,938)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(849)
Asian4.2%(1,175)
Diversity Score35.5%(9,826)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(22,207)
Black8.5%(2,555)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,150)
Asian7.4%(2,204)
Diversity Score45%(13,473)
45
+27%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−17%since 1990
from 21.4 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 University Place, Washington?

University Place, Washington has about 29,933 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in University Place, Washington earns about $50,287 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 $173,600, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in University Place, Washington?

About 33.9% 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 7.3% of people in University Place, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Place, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, University Place, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,230 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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