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 14,647. West University Place is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,006 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.

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	11,195	75.1%
Two or more races	1,714	11.5%
Asian	1,697	11.38%
Other race	224	1.5%
Native American	48	0.32%
Black or African American	29	0.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West University Place Marital Status

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