University Place is a city located in Pierce County Washington. University Place has a 2024 population of 35,098. University Place is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,902 in 2020.
The average household income in University Place is $123,794 with a poverty rate of 8.57%. The median age in University Place is 38.9 years: 38.1 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University Place was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,093 | 63.39% |
| Two or more races | 4,546 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 3,799 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,500 | 7.17% |
| Other race | 1,024 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 604 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 284 | 0.81% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,803 | 2.51 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 7,097 | 3.16 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 4,621 | 1.23 | 38.7 | 61.3 |
| Female | 1,283 | 3.26 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Male | 802 | 2.91 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 575 | 2.46% |
| Associates Degree | 2,478 | 10.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,708 | 24.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,457 | 19.07% |
| High School Graduate | 4,744 | 20.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 397 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 5,018 | 21.47% |
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 | 15,574 | 15,127 | 6,935 |
| Asian | 2,714 | 2,445 | 1,289 |
| 2+ Races | 2,033 | 2,014 | 852 |
| Hispanic | 1,841 | 1,638 | 630 |
| Black | 1,532 | 1,497 | 586 |
| Other Race | 614 | 545 | 211 |
| Native American | 289 | 241 | 54 |
| Islander | 185 | 168 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.07%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,120 | $82,292 | $54,612 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,105 | $113,007 | $91,361 |
| High School Graduate | $42,377 | $46,781 | $27,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,743 | $51,250 | $32,617 |
| Overall | $65,068 | $73,650 | $52,979 |
| Some College | $52,039 | $58,403 | $42,842 |
$65,068
Average Earnings
$73,650
Average Male
$52,979
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.13% of University Place residents speak only English, while 18.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,944 | 1,396 | 6.67% |
| Multiple | 4,543 | 815 | 17.94% |
| Hispanic | 4,042 | 510 | 12.62% |
| Black | 2,490 | 418 | 16.79% |
| Asian | 3,794 | 266 | 7.01% |
| Islander | 284 | 18 | 6.34% |
| Other | 1,024 | 17 | 1.66% |
8.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.33%
Male Poverty Rate
10.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University Place is Multiple, with 17.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University Place is Other, with 1.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.7% |
| High School | 9.45% |
| Some College | 8.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.69% |
| Female Employed | 8.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.48% |
| Male Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,436 | $148,741 |
| Households | $94,952 | $123,794 |
| Married Families | $131,217 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,442 | $69,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,625
Number of Veterans
2,247
Male Veterans
378
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 940 |
| Vietnam | 872 |
| Second Gulf War | 789 |
| World War II | 55 |
| Korea | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 690 |
| 35 to 54 | 643 |
| 75+ | 627 |
| 65 to 74 | 510 |
| 18 to 34 | 155 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,813 | 10.29% |
| Black | 409 | 23.44% |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 171 | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 2.4% |
| Other Race | 40 | 6.26% |
| Islander | 14 | 6.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
50.75%
Born in University Place
86.59%
Native Born
13.41%
Foreign Born
4.54%
Non Citizen
8.88%
Naturalized
86.59% of University Place residents were born in the United States, with 50.75% having been born in Washington. 4.54% 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 | 35,343 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 35,294 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 35,245 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 35,196 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 35,147 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 35,098 | 49 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 35,049 | 416 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 34,633 | -307 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 34,940 | 38 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 34,902 | 868 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 34,034 | 266 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 33,768 | 319 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 33,449 | 421 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 33,028 | 468 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 32,560 | 580 | 1.81% |
| 2014 | 31,980 | 231 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 31,749 | 307 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 31,442 | 112 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 31,330 | 222 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 31,108 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,933 | 3,233 | 12.11% |
| 1990 | 26,700 | 13,500 | 102.27% |
| 1970 | 13,200 | -22,143 | -62.65% |