West University Place is a city located in Harris County Texas. West University Place has a 2024 population of 14,719. West University Place is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,006 in 2020.
The average household income in West University Place is $403,845 with a poverty rate of 1.67%. The median age in West University Place is 41.7 years: 41.9 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West University Place was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,493 | 76.81% |
| Asian | 1,644 | 10.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,554 | 10.39% |
| Other race | 174 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,245 | 2.85 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Married | 4,155 | 3.19 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 747 | 1.1 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 210 | 2.84 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Male | 133 | 2.15 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
92.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 1.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,486 | 35.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,421 | 55.13% |
| High School Graduate | 145 | 1.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 0.73% |
| Some College | 540 | 5.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,706 | 7,697 | 7,073 |
| Asian | 1,184 | 1,121 | 1,018 |
| 2+ Races | 638 | 638 | 540 |
| Hispanic | 575 | 575 | 523 |
| Other Race | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $133,125 | $206,250 | $84,031 |
| Graduate Degree | $220,333 | $250,001 | $135,987 |
| High School Graduate | $49,063 | $48,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $164,155 | $227,862 | $103,767 |
| Some College | $53,229 | $64,671 | $38,056 |
$164,155
Average Earnings
$227,862
Average Male
$103,767
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.21% of West University Place residents speak only English, while 19.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,128 | 222 | 1.99% |
| Multiple | 1,554 | 16 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 1,644 | 12 | 0.73% |
1.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.89%
Male Poverty Rate
2.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West University Place is White, with 1.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West University Place is Asian, with 0.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.41% |
| Some College | 3.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 5.85% |
| Female Employed | 1.88% |
| Male Employed | 1.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $426,956 |
| Households | $250,001 | $403,845 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $96,118 | $263,582 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
75.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
78.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
446
Number of Veterans
431
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 217 |
| Second Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 165 |
| 75+ | 165 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 392 | 4.79% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 6.17% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.6%
Born in West University Place
83.59%
Native Born
16.41%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
10.79%
Naturalized
83.59% of West University Place residents were born in the United States, with 50.6% having been born in Texas. 5.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,361 | -71 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 14,432 | -72 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 14,504 | -72 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 14,576 | -71 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 14,647 | -72 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 14,719 | -72 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 14,791 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 14,795 | -21 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 14,816 | -190 | -1.27% |
| 2020 | 15,006 | -568 | -3.65% |
| 2019 | 15,574 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 15,603 | -21 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 15,624 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 15,628 | 61 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 15,567 | 159 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 15,408 | 222 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 15,186 | 165 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 15,021 | 239 | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 14,782 | 193 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 14,589 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,211 | 1,291 | 9.99% |
| 1990 | 12,920 | 910 | 7.58% |
| 1980 | 12,010 | -1,307 | -9.81% |
| 1970 | 13,317 | -1,311 | -8.96% |
| 1960 | 14,628 | -2,446 | -14.33% |
| 1950 | 17,074 | 7,853 | 85.16% |
| 1940 | 9,221 | -5,140 | -35.79% |