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County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.704
State:
Mississippi

University is a CDP located in Lafayette County, Mississippi. University has a 2026 population of 5,060. University is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in University is 19.1 years: 19.4 years for males, and 18.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.4 males.

5.1K
Total Population
7,184
Density (mi²)
54 1.08%
Growth

University Population

University Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,060541.08%
20255,006531.07%

Median Age

Overall: 19.1 years
Female: 18.9 years
Male: 19.4 years

University Adults

There are 5,276 adults, (0 of whom are seniors) in University.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,946 (55.4%)
Male: 2,369 (44.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of University includes 72.4% White, 15.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,84872.4%
Black or African American80815.2%
Two or more races4859.13%
Asian1262.37%
Native American360.68%
Other race120.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2765.19%
White1072.01%
Other race120.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,74170.39%
Black or African American80815.2%
Two or more races2093.93%
Asian1262.37%
Native American360.68%

University Marital Status

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)