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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 2026 population of 1,170. University Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -4.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,223 in 2020.

The median household income in University Heights is $111,406 with a poverty rate of 14.45%. The median age in University Heights is 27.6 years: 30.6 years for males, and 26.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.3 males.

1.2K
Total Population
4,507
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.76%
Growth

University Heights Population

University Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,170-9-0.76%
20251,179-9-0.76%
20241,188-6-0.5%
20231,194-14-1.16%
20221,208-13-1.06%
20211,221-2-0.16%
20201,223-3-0.24%
20191,035-14-1.33%
20181,049-11-1.04%
20171,060-14-1.3%
20161,074-8-0.74%
20151,082-14-1.28%
20141,096-3-0.27%
20131,099181.67%
20121,081302.85%
20111,05100%
20101,03720.19%

Median Age

Overall: 27.6 years
Female: 26.4 years
Male: 30.6 years

University Heights Adults

There are 1,068 adults, (124 of whom are seniors) in University Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 735 (53.1%)
Male: 649 (46.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of University Heights includes 86.42% White, 5.35% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,19686.42%
Asian745.35%
Two or more races513.68%
Other race392.82%
Black or African American241.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race362.6%
White251.81%
Two or more races141.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,17184.61%
Asian745.35%
Two or more races372.67%
Black or African American241.73%
Other race30.22%

University Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

University Heights ' average per capita income is $71,250. Household income levels show a median of $111,406. The poverty rate stands at 14.45%.

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$165,469-
Families$149,833$198,371
Households$111,406$136,451
Non Families$44,792$64,774

$71,250

Average Income

$111,406

Median Household Income

14.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)