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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 2026 population of 33,938. University City is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -3.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,170 in 2020.

The median household income in University City is $80,694 with a poverty rate of 14.51%. The median age in University City is 36.9 years: 36.7 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.2 males.

33.9K
Total Population
5,770
Density (mi²)
-205 -0.6%
Growth

University City Population

University City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202633,938-205-0.6%
202534,143-206-0.6%
202434,349-37-0.11%
202334,386-185-0.54%
202234,571-336-0.96%
202134,907-325-0.92%
202035,1709662.82%
201934,204-115-0.34%
201834,319-167-0.48%
201734,486-171-0.49%
201634,657-290-0.83%
201534,947-79-0.23%
201435,026-68-0.19%
201335,094-93-0.26%
201235,187-51-0.14%
201135,238-23-0.07%
201035,261-110-0.31%
200037,428-2,659-6.63%
199040,087-2,603-6.1%
198042,690-4,837-10.18%
197047,527-3,722-7.26%
196051,24911,35728.47%
195039,8926,86920.8%
194033,0237,21427.95%
193025,80919,017279.99%
19206,79200%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 37.1 years
Male: 36.7 years

University City Adults

There are 28,689 adults, (5,881 of whom are seniors) in University City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,728 (54%)
Male: 15,957 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of University City includes 51.26% White, 31.08% Black or African American, 7.86% Asian, 3.3% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,78151.26%
Black or African American10,78131.08%
Asian2,7277.86%
Two or more races2,2066.36%
Other race1,1453.3%
Native American390.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race7882.27%
Two or more races5771.66%
White2940.85%
Black or African American760.22%
Native American100.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17,48750.42%
Black or African American10,70530.86%
Asian2,7277.86%
Two or more races1,6294.7%
Other race3571.03%
Native American290.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.02%

University City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

University City 's average per capita income is $61,889. Household income levels show a median of $80,694. The poverty rate stands at 14.51%.

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$142,152-
Families$126,042$188,555
Households$80,694$137,096
Non Families$53,013$82,487

$61,889

Average Income

$80,694

Median Household Income

14.51%

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)