University City is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. University City has a 2024 population of 33,794. University City is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University City was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,268 | 2.06 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 8,253 | 1.28 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 5,869 | 2.9 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 1,566 | 2.78 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 580 | 2.68 | 66 | 34 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 768 | 3.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,450 | 6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,622 | 31.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,887 | 32.63% |
| High School Graduate | 3,433 | 14.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 0.41% |
| Some College | 2,909 | 12.04% |
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 | 14,104 | 14,008 | 11,000 |
| Black | 7,260 | 6,564 | 2,582 |
| 2+ Races | 1,343 | 1,310 | 840 |
| Asian | 1,026 | 1,019 | 872 |
| Hispanic | 662 | 612 | 386 |
| Other Race | 297 | 262 | 102 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 5 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,205 | $85,520 | $57,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,633 | $98,676 | $76,577 |
| High School Graduate | $28,788 | $26,000 | $30,481 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,045 | $0 | $26,023 |
| Overall | $61,531 | $64,894 | $56,009 |
| Some College | $45,327 | $36,932 | $46,875 |
$61,531
Average Earnings
$64,894
Average Male
$56,009
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.49% of University City residents speak only English, while 10.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,270 | 1,672 | 16.28% |
| White | 18,206 | 1,565 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 2,143 | 886 | 41.34% |
| Multiple | 2,043 | 287 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,146 | 115 | 10.03% |
| Other | 455 | 71 | 15.6% |
| Native | 34 | 7 | 20.59% |
13.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.19%
Male Poverty Rate
16.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University City is Asian, with 41.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University City is White, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.68% |
| Some College | 14.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.79% |
| Female Employed | 7.67% |
| Male Employed | 5.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,931 | $187,492 |
| Households | $76,466 | $134,748 |
| Married Families | $145,952 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,228 | $81,757 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,552
Number of Veterans
1,402
Male Veterans
150
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 601 |
| First Gulf War | 250 |
| Korea | 194 |
| Second Gulf War | 169 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 472 |
| 65 to 74 | 454 |
| 55 to 64 | 292 |
| 35 to 54 | 225 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 759 | 9.04% |
| White | 690 | 4.25% |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 1 | 4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
54.22%
Born in University City
89.75%
Native Born
10.25%
Foreign Born
7.05%
Non Citizen
3.21%
Naturalized
89.75% of University City residents were born in the United States, with 54.22% having been born in Missouri. 7.05% 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 | 32,284 | -302 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 32,586 | -302 | -0.92% |
| 2027 | 32,888 | -302 | -0.91% |
| 2026 | 33,190 | -302 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 33,492 | -302 | -0.89% |
| 2024 | 33,794 | -302 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 34,096 | -279 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 34,375 | -360 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 34,735 | -267 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 35,002 | 798 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 34,204 | -115 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 34,319 | -167 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 34,486 | -171 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 34,657 | -290 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 34,947 | -79 | -0.23% |
| 2014 | 35,026 | -68 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 35,094 | -93 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 35,187 | -51 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 35,238 | -23 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 35,261 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 37,428 | -2,659 | -6.63% |
| 1990 | 40,087 | -2,603 | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 42,690 | -4,837 | -10.18% |
| 1970 | 47,527 | -3,722 | -7.26% |
| 1960 | 51,249 | 11,357 | 28.47% |
| 1950 | 39,892 | 6,869 | 20.8% |
| 1940 | 33,023 | 7,214 | 27.95% |
| 1930 | 25,809 | 19,017 | 279.99% |
| 1920 | 6,792 | -25,492 | -78.96% |