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West University Place

County:
Harris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.004
State:
Texas

West University Place is a city located in Harris County, Texas. West University Place has a 2025 population of 15,183 . West University Place is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,012 in 2020.

The average household income in West University Place is $409,677 with a poverty rate of 1.95%. The median age in West University Place is 41.3 years: 41 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.8 males.

15.2K
Total Population
7,576
Density (mi²)
34 0.22%
Growth

West University Place Population

West University Place Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West University Place includes 75.1% White, 11.38% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (75.1%)

Two or more races (11.5%)

Asian (11.38%)

Other race (1.5%)

Native American (0.32%)

Black or African American (0.19%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,19575.1%
Two or more races1,71411.5%
Asian1,69711.38%
Other race2241.5%
Native American480.32%
Black or African American290.19%

West University Place Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West University Place's average per capita income is $160,519. Household income levels show a median of $250,001. The poverty rate stands at 1.95%.

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
Households$250,001$409,677
Families$250,001$434,877
Married Families$250,001-
Non Families$100,551$255,224

$160,519

Average Income

$250,001

Median Household Income

1.95%

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)