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University Place

Washington · 31,144 residents · 8.34 sq mi
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University Place has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,144
+4%since 2000
from 29,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,734 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024University Place
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,792
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,287 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,753
+16%since 2000
from $25,544 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(21,150)
Black8.1%(2,508)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(2,077)
Asian8.8%(2,755)
Other8.6%(2,670)
Diversity Score64.2%(19,980)
Diversity Score
64
+43%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Place, Washington?

University Place, Washington has about 31,144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Place, Washington earns about $56,792 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 $325,800, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in University Place, Washington?

About 34.5% 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 8.3% 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 3,441 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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