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University District

Minnesota · Minneapolis · 10,560 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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With 10,560 people, University District is a neighborhood in Minneapolis. This skews young, with a median age of 20.2. The poverty rate is 53.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. 8% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 55% less than in Minneapolis as a whole. This is an unusually credentialed place: 51% of adults have a four-year degree. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $36,515, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

University District compared with Minneapolis

MeasureUniversity DistrictMinneapolisDifference
Median household income$36,515$80,84655% lower
Median home value$377,800$362,2004% higher
Homes that are rented92.0%52.3%+39.7 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher50.7%55.5%−4.8 pts
Poverty rate53.2%16.0%+37.3 pts
Foreign-born residents13.2%13.7%−0.5 pts
Median age20.233.413.2 years younger
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,560
Population density
8,889 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
20.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.19 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,515
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$14,863
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,590
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.0%
92.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.33 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(6,828)
Black5.6%(593)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(993)
Asian13.7%(1,442)
Other6.7%(704)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(6,828)
Black5.6%(593)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(993)
Asian13.7%(1,442)
Other6.7%(704)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
13.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota has about 10,560 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

The typical household in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota earns about $36,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota expensive?

In University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $377,800, and the typical rent is about $1,590 a month.

How educated are people in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota?

About 53.2% of people in University District, Minneapolis, Minnesota 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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