Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

University City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,685

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.4%17,487

Black

30.9%10,705

Asian

7.9%2,727

Hispanic/Latino

5%1,745

Two or More

4.7%1,629

Other

1%357

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%29

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%437

High School Diploma

10.9%2,590

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%764

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%2,106

Associate's Degree

6.7%1,591

Bachelor's Degree

31.1%7,402

Master's Degree

22.7%5,396

Professional Degree

5.6%1,338

Doctorate

5.4%1,295

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

64.9%

Graduate+

33.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$306,700

Median Renti

$1,319

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.2%8,869

Renter-Occupied

43.8%6,913

Total Units

17,841

Homeownership

56.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%140

$50K–$100K

6.3%557

$100K–$150K

11.9%1,052

$150K–$200K

13.7%1,211

$200K–$300K

15.8%1,402

$300K–$500K

25%2,217

$500K–$1M

22.8%2,021

$1M+

3%269

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$500–$750

198

$750–$1,000

1,036

$1,000–$1,250

1,591

$1,250–$1,500

1,390

$1,500–$2,000

1,183

$2,000+

1,138

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%108

2010–2019

3%539

2000–2009

2.3%405

1990–1999

4.7%844

1980–1989

4.5%798

1970–1979

5.4%962

1960–1969

7.5%1,335

1950–1959

21.3%3,794

1940–1949

12.7%2,259

1939 or earlier

38.1%6,797

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.7%12,262

Electricity

19.4%3,068

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%285

Solar

0.3%52

Other

0.3%49

No Fuel

0.3%43

Fuel Oil

0.1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,694

Mean Household Incomei

$137,096

Per Capita Incomei

$62,532

Poverty Ratei

13.8%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

20,049

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%876

$10K–$15K

4.7%734

$15K–$20K

2.8%447

$20K–$25K

2.8%435

$25K–$30K

2%310

$30K–$35K

3.5%556

$35K–$40K

3.2%511

$40K–$45K

3.1%488

$45K–$50K

3.3%522

$50K–$60K

7.2%1,138

$60K–$75K

9.1%1,430

$75K–$100K

8.8%1,388

$100K–$125K

9.1%1,433

$125K–$150K

7.5%1,183

$150K–$200K

9.3%1,471

$200K+

18.1%2,860

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

761

Residentsi

1,146

Avg. Tenant Renti

$403/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

50 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers370 homes81% occupied$464/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8252 homes71% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC118 homes98% occupied$337/mo rent

811/PRAC21 homes83% occupied$304/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,694/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

14.8%

Low income$40K–$65K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

75.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

81.4% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,62210.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

1,076

Mexico

295

India

273

Canada

141

Korea

122

United Kingdom

114

Germany

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,449(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured