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University Place (WA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of University Place, Washington

StateWashington
Land Area (mi²)8.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)4,270/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.06% (372)
Growth Since 20205.79% (1949)
Rank in State39th
Rank in Country1263th

The population of University Place, WA in 2022 is estimated to be 35,610. This is an increase of 1.06% (372 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of University Place by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of University Place by Age

University Place Population Pyramid 2022
University Place Median Age
38.4
Total
37
Male
39.8
Female
University Place Sex Ratio
47.84%
16,102
Male
52.16%
17,559
Female
University Place Age Dependency Ratio
30.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.1
Child Dependency Ratio
University Place Adults
26,060
Adults
(6,115 of whom are seniors) in University Place.

Population of University Place by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of University Place

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 7.06%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.2%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 6.92%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in University Place

While the overall poverty rate of University Place is 7.06%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (6.92%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.2%).

Poverty Rate of University Place by Employment Status and Sex

4.15%
Female Employed
43.03%
Female Unemployed
2.54%
Male Employed
20.09%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of University Place by Education

18.61%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.82%
High School
5.39%
Some College
3.04%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of University Place

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in University Place

The most common language spoken in University Place is English, with 82.32% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 8.08% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of University Place by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in University Place, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of University Place by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree353215.56%
Bachelors Degree600326.45%
Associates Degree242910.7%
Some College504422.23%
High School Graduate476020.98%
9th to 12th Grade6722.96%
Less Than 9th Grade2531.11%

Earnings Statistics of University Place by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$51,873

Average Earnings

$59,429

Average Male

$45,111

Average Female

Employment of University Place by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of University Place by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of University Place by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of University Place

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime88
Property Crime541
Crime Rate633
Robbery18
Rape18
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft41
Larceny and Theft397
Burglary103
Arson0
Aggravated Assault52
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime63
Property Crime620
Crime Rate712
Robbery12
Rape15
Murder and Mans laughter1
Motor Vehicle Theft70
Larceny and Theft467
Burglary84
Arson1
Aggravated Assault34

Marital Status of University Place

Marriage Rates

  • 52.6%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 55.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 50.1%

    Female Marriage Rate

University Place Marriage

In University Place, 55.4% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of University Place

University Place Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

University Place Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
58.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of University Place by Type

3.09
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets