University Heights

County:: Johnson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 0.26
State:: Iowa

University Heights is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa. University Heights has a 2025 population of 1,163. University Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,223 in 2020.

The average household income in University Heights is $188,316 with a poverty rate of 16.88%. The median age in University Heights is 27.6 years: 28.3 years for males, and 26.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of University Heights includes 86.77% White, 6.57% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,069	86.77%
Asian	81	6.57%
Two or more races	43	3.49%
Other race	24	1.95%
Black or African American	15	1.22%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

University Heights Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

University Heights' average per capita income is $73,750. Household income levels show a median of $105,172. The poverty rate stands at 16.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$180,000	-
Families	$154,500	$298,524
Households	$105,172	$188,316
Non Families	$37,292	$66,989

$73,750

Average Income

$105,172

Median Household Income

16.88%

Poverty Rate