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.

West University Place, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,982

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.5%10,709

Asian

12.7%1,896

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%1,240

Two or More

6.6%995

Other

0.7%104

Black

0.2%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.2%16

High School Diploma

1.6%157

Some College (<1 yr)

1.6%156

Some College (1+ yr)

4.2%412

Associate's Degree

1.2%118

Bachelor's Degree

31.9%3,104

Master's Degree

23.6%2,297

Professional Degree

25%2,430

Doctorate

9.9%968

HS or Higher

99.2%

BA or Higher

90.4%

Graduate+

58.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,472,000

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93.3%4,812

Renter-Occupied

6.7%345

Total Units

5,362

Homeownership

93.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Rent Distribution

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

243

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%69

2010–2019

7.2%385

2000–2009

24.9%1,333

1990–1999

20.7%1,112

1980–1989

19.4%1,041

1970–1979

2.4%131

1960–1969

0.2%11

1950–1959

2.3%122

1940–1949

8.3%444

1939 or earlier

13.3%714

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.8%3,547

Electricity

29%1,498

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%97

Solar

0.3%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$250,000+

Mean Household Incomei

$439,594

Per Capita Incomei

$151,767

Poverty Ratei

1.7%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

7,018

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,50916.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

354

India

297

United Kingdom

241

China

211

Germany

113

Korea

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

6,605

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

345(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured