University Heights is a city located in Johnson County Iowa. University Heights has a 2024 population of 1,175. University Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,223 in 2020.
The average household income in University Heights is $177,971 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in University Heights is 27.5 years: 27 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,202 | 88.84% |
| Asian | 80 | 5.91% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 2.51% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 552 | 2.45 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.71 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Married | 237 | 3.27 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 25 | 3.12 | 52 | 48 |
| Male | 10 | 1.9 | 0 | 100 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 31.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 414 | 56.25% |
| High School Graduate | 14 | 1.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 32 | 4.35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 651 | 585 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 39 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,625 | $65,250 | $57,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,147 | $104,537 | $100,924 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $81,346 | $91,563 | $74,688 |
| Some College | $49,048 | $66,250 | $48,594 |
$81,346
Average Earnings
$91,563
Average Male
$74,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.77% of University Heights residents speak only English, while 3.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,189 | 207 | 17.41% |
| Asian | 80 | 19 | 23.75% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 11 | 28.95% |
| Multiple | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
| Black | 34 | 3 | 8.82% |
17.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.4%
Male Poverty Rate
12.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University Heights is Hispanic, with 28.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University Heights is Black, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.3% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 18.88% |
| Female Employed | 4.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,250 | $292,672 |
| Households | $102,838 | $177,971 |
| Married Families | $179,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,375 | $66,543 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 2.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
49.82%
Born in University Heights
92.76%
Native Born
7.24%
Foreign Born
2.14%
Non Citizen
5.1%
Naturalized
92.76% of University Heights residents were born in the United States, with 49.82% having been born in Iowa. 2.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,115 | -12 | -1.06% |
| 2028 | 1,127 | -12 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 1,139 | -12 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 1,151 | -12 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 1,163 | -12 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 1,175 | -12 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 1,187 | -20 | -1.66% |
| 2022 | 1,207 | -14 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 1,221 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 1,223 | 188 | 18.16% |
| 2019 | 1,035 | -14 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 1,049 | -11 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 1,060 | -14 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 1,074 | -8 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 1,082 | -14 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 1,096 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2013 | 1,099 | 18 | 1.67% |
| 2012 | 1,081 | 30 | 2.85% |
| 2011 | 1,051 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 1,037 | 0 | 0% |