University City

County:: St. Louis County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 5.882
State:: Missouri

University City is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. University City has a 2025 population of 33,492. University City is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,002 in 2020.

The average household income in University City is $134,748 with a poverty rate of 13.44%. The median age in University City is 38.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of University City includes 55.46% White, 30.45% Black or African American, 6.56% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	19,218	55.46%
Black or African American	10,554	30.45%
Asian	2,273	6.56%
Two or more races	2,110	6.09%
Other race	455	1.31%
Native American	35	0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	10	0.03%

University City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

University City's average per capita income is $61,531. Household income levels show a median of $76,466. The poverty rate stands at 13.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$145,952	-
Families	$123,931	$187,492
Households	$76,466	$134,748
Non Families	$54,228	$81,757

$61,531

Average Income

$76,466

Median Household Income

13.44%

Poverty Rate