University is a CDP located in Orange County Florida. University has a 2024 population of 45,228. University is currently growing at a rate of 2.29% annually and its population has increased by 23.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,709 in 2020.
The average household income in University is $74,511 with a poverty rate of 24.98%. The median age in University is 20.4 years: 20.6 years for males, and 20.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,705 | 65.22% |
| Two or more races | 6,586 | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,242 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 2,370 | 5.58% |
| Other race | 2,261 | 5.32% |
| Native American | 177 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 140 | 0.33% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,429 | 2.47 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Non Family | 4,019 | 1.78 | 22.4 | 77.6 |
| Married | 2,297 | 3.17 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Female | 1,374 | 3.03 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Male | 739 | 3.01 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
37.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 911 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 1,596 | 11.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,579 | 19.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,164 | 16.06% |
| High School Graduate | 3,270 | 24.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 704 | 5.23% |
| Some College | 2,249 | 16.69% |
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 | 5,550 | 4,606 | 1,175 |
| White | 5,438 | 4,947 | 2,447 |
| 2+ Races | 3,106 | 2,556 | 875 |
| Other Race | 1,209 | 1,022 | 194 |
| Black | 1,133 | 1,031 | 260 |
| Asian | 964 | 952 | 723 |
| Native American | 51 | 35 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,568 | $84,911 | $52,038 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,904 | $0 | $58,603 |
| High School Graduate | $30,148 | $22,483 | $38,362 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,128 | $26,656 | $23,317 |
| Overall | $38,794 | $41,467 | $37,332 |
| Some College | $36,120 | $41,521 | $34,167 |
$38,794
Average Earnings
$41,467
Average Male
$37,332
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.4% of University residents speak only English, while 27.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,123 | 2,674 | 29.31% |
| Hispanic | 8,224 | 1,547 | 18.81% |
| Multiple | 4,475 | 725 | 16.2% |
| Black | 1,771 | 518 | 29.25% |
| Other | 1,701 | 384 | 22.57% |
| Asian | 1,571 | 299 | 19.03% |
| Native | 76 | 41 | 53.95% |
24.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.6%
Male Poverty Rate
28.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University is Native, with 53.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University is Multiple, with 16.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.36% |
| High School | 16.78% |
| Some College | 11.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.27% |
| Female Employed | 19.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 11.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,480 | $89,487 |
| Households | $59,322 | $74,511 |
| Married Families | $88,057 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,980 | $50,806 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
13.9%
Male Marriage Rate
12.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,080
Number of Veterans
915
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 501 |
| Vietnam | 419 |
| Second Gulf War | 316 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 53 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 401 |
| 35 to 54 | 257 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 799 | 3.06% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 3.77% |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 2.18% |
| Black | 94 | 3.03% |
| Other Race | 54 | 2.65% |
| Native American | 4 | 2.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
35.7%
Employment Rate
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
54.28%
Born in University
87.14%
Native Born
12.86%
Foreign Born
7.59%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
87.14% of University residents were born in the United States, with 54.28% having been born in Florida. 7.59% 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 | 45,228 | 1,011 | 2.29% |
| 2023 | 44,217 | 1,010 | 2.34% |
| 2022 | 43,207 | 5,653 | 15.05% |
| 2021 | 37,554 | 845 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 36,709 | 932 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 35,777 | -309 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 36,086 | 444 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 35,642 | 1,263 | 3.67% |
| 2016 | 34,379 | 1,442 | 4.38% |
| 2015 | 32,937 | 2,011 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 30,926 | 1,987 | 6.87% |
| 2013 | 28,939 | 3,014 | 11.63% |
| 2012 | 25,925 | 2,479 | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 23,446 | -7,638 | -24.57% |
| 2010 | 31,084 | 0 | 0% |