University is a CDP located in Hillsborough County Florida. University has a 2024 population of 50,479. University is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 4.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,339 in 2020.
The average household income in University is $45,406 with a poverty rate of 35.69%. The median age in University is 27.5 years: 26.8 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,392 | 35.59% |
| Black or African American | 15,038 | 30.77% |
| Two or more races | 8,171 | 16.72% |
| Other race | 5,167 | 10.57% |
| Asian | 2,370 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 689 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.08% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,885 | 2.36 | 14.5 | 85.5 |
| Non Family | 11,795 | 1.62 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
| Married | 3,425 | 3.44 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Female | 3,347 | 3.51 | 12.4 | 87.6 |
| Male | 1,318 | 3.26 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
14.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,258 | 12.07% |
| Associates Degree | 2,316 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,431 | 12.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,961 | 7.27% |
| High School Graduate | 8,490 | 31.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,251 | 12.05% |
| Some College | 4,279 | 15.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,837 | 5,769 | 701 |
| Black | 8,494 | 6,746 | 1,305 |
| White | 6,854 | 6,116 | 2,271 |
| 2+ Races | 4,464 | 3,155 | 610 |
| Other Race | 2,901 | 1,349 | 302 |
| Asian | 1,387 | 1,356 | 833 |
| Native American | 566 | 145 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,628 | $41,295 | $42,889 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,069 | $53,008 | $45,000 |
| High School Graduate | $29,532 | $27,470 | $31,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,939 | $28,912 | $20,174 |
| Overall | $32,653 | $31,324 | $33,765 |
| Some College | $35,699 | $34,774 | $36,012 |
$32,653
Average Earnings
$31,324
Average Male
$33,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
59.73% of University residents speak only English, while 40.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,143 | 5,800 | 33.83% |
| Black | 14,640 | 5,218 | 35.64% |
| White | 11,752 | 4,254 | 36.2% |
| Multiple | 7,974 | 3,398 | 42.61% |
| Other | 5,023 | 2,002 | 39.86% |
| Asian | 2,330 | 913 | 39.18% |
| Native | 689 | 32 | 4.64% |
35.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.87%
Male Poverty Rate
38.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University is Multiple, with 42.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University is Native, with 4.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.66% |
| Some College | 28.43% |
| High School | 26.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 74.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 71.29% |
| Female Employed | 24.31% |
| Male Employed | 18.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,282 | $54,673 |
| Households | $36,483 | $45,406 |
| Married Families | $65,069 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,453 | $36,873 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.1%
Male Marriage Rate
19.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,620
Number of Veterans
1,437
Male Veterans
183
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 487 |
| Vietnam | 385 |
| First Gulf War | 367 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 401 |
| 35 to 54 | 332 |
| 55 to 64 | 321 |
| 75+ | 306 |
| 18 to 34 | 260 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 872 | 5.68% |
| Black | 525 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 269 | 2% |
| 2+ Races | 145 | 2.37% |
| Other Race | 51 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.42%
Born in University
75.17%
Native Born
24.83%
Foreign Born
18.89%
Non Citizen
5.95%
Naturalized
75.17% of University residents were born in the United States, with 40.42% having been born in Florida. 18.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50,479 | 666 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 49,813 | 665 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 49,148 | 781 | 1.61% |
| 2021 | 48,367 | 28 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 48,339 | -97 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 48,436 | 2,077 | 4.48% |
| 2018 | 46,359 | 1,380 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 44,979 | 1,108 | 2.53% |
| 2016 | 43,871 | 2,013 | 4.81% |
| 2015 | 41,858 | 126 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 41,732 | 608 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 41,124 | 830 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 40,294 | 36 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 40,258 | -905 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 41,163 | 0 | 0% |