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University City

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.882
State:
Missouri

University City is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. University City has a 2025 population of 34,143 . University City is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,170 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. For every 100 females there are 82.9 males.

34.1K
Total Population
5,805
Density (mi²)
-206 -0.6%
Growth

University City Population

University City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of University City includes 55.46% White, 30.45% Black or African American, 6.56% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (55.46%)

Black or African American (30.45%)

Asian (6.56%)

Two or more races (6.09%)

Other race (1.31%)

Native American (0.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White19,21855.46%
Black or African American10,55430.45%
Asian2,2736.56%
Two or more races2,1106.09%
Other race4551.31%
Native American350.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.03%

University City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

University City's average per capita income is $61,531. Household income levels show a median of $76,466. The poverty rate stands at 13.44%.

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$145,952-
Families$123,931$187,492
Households$76,466$134,748
Non Families$54,228$81,757

$61,531

Average Income

$76,466

Median Household Income

13.44%

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)