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.

Universal City, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,189

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

43.2%8,721

White

41.4%8,357

Black

7.5%1,509

Asian

4.2%855

Two or More

2.6%517

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%127

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%52

Other

0.3%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%836

High School Diploma

19.5%2,703

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%1,429

Some College (1+ yr)

15%2,082

Associate's Degree

10.6%1,464

Bachelor's Degree

22.6%3,133

Master's Degree

9.1%1,260

Professional Degree

0.9%121

Doctorate

1%142

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

33.6%

Graduate+

11%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$269,600

Median Renti

$1,315

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%4,699

Renter-Occupied

42.5%3,476

Total Units

8,440

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

485

$1,000–$1,250

809

$1,250–$1,500

1,108

$1,500–$2,000

653

$2,000+

184

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%155

2010–2019

5.8%489

2000–2009

19.8%1,670

1990–1999

11.9%1,003

1980–1989

18.7%1,581

1970–1979

23.2%1,960

1960–1969

14.1%1,190

1950–1959

3.8%321

1940–1949

0.2%17

1939 or earlier

0.6%54

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.9%4,813

Utility Gas

39.4%3,219

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%43

Other

0.5%42

No Fuel

0.3%26

Solar

0.2%18

Fuel Oil

0.2%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,811

Mean Household Incomei

$99,389

Per Capita Incomei

$40,600

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

11,027

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,24311.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

654

Philippines

210

Germany

167

India

Canada

Korea

China

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

10,222

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,287(14.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.3%Insured

12.7%Uninsured