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University Heights city, Iowa

City

Population: 1,232 (2023 estimate)

Located in Iowa , Iowa

Census Bureau data for University Heights city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — University Heights city

What is the median household income in University Heights city?
The median household income in University Heights city is $105,172 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in University Heights city?
The poverty rate in University Heights city is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in University Heights city?
$393,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in University Heights city?
The median gross rent in University Heights city is $1,417 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of University Heights city residents have a college degree?
89.2% of adults in University Heights city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,232
Median Income
$105,172
Median Home Value
$393,200
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.6%
Median Age
27.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$36,639 (+53.5%) Home Value: +$97,500 (+33%) Poverty Rate: -9.7 pp (-67.8%) Bachelor's+: +3.0 pp (+3.5%) Unemployment: -0.9 pp (-60%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,232
Median Age 27.0
Female 52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6% White (non-Hisp.) 85.1% Black 1.2% Asian 6.6% Two or More 3.5% Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
3.8%
Indian
2.0%
Korean
0.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.7%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $105,172 ±$43,601
+$32,025 vs. state
Per Capita Income $185,736
Median Family Income $154,500
Poverty Rate 4.6%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 12.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.0%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
7.2%
$25–35k
2.2%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
11.8%
$75–100k
4.6%
$100–150k
20.4%
$150–200k
6.8%
$200k+
23.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 573
Owner-Occupied 55.4%
Renter-Occupied 44.6%
Vacancy Rate 12.7%
Median Home Value $393,200
+$197,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $1,417
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 10.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 58.3%
Home Value Distribution
$200–300k
14.4%
$300–500k
57.8%
$500k–$1M
24.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
20.7%
$1–1.5k
31.4%
$1.5–2k
29.3%
$2–2.5k
16.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
35.4%
2 vehicles
46.8%
3+
14.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
54.5%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
27.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.1%
1940–1969
5.6%
1970–1999
3.7%
2000–2009
11.2%
2010+
16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 89.2%
+58.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 56.4%
Some College / Associate 2.8%
Less Than High School 0.0%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 73.8%
Unemployment Rate 0.6%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home 17.7%
Self-Employed 0.3%
Government Workers 54.2%
Private For-Profit 45.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
64.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Retail
6.4%
Public Admin
4.3%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Construction
2.8%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Finance
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale
0.7%
Transportation
0.6%
Occupation
Management
78.2%
Food Prep
10.8%
Sales
5.4%
Production
3.3%
Construction
2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 17.6 min
Drove Alone 36.7%
Carpool 4.9%
Public Transit 2.9%
Work from Home 17.7%
Walked 29.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 500
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 45.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.1%
5–9
9.2%
10–14
4.1%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
17.9%
25–34
18.8%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
3.5%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
6.1%
85+
3.1%
Under 18: 22.8% Working age (18–64): 77.2% 65 and over: 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.9%
Naturalized Citizen 78.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
71.2%
Europe
17.8%
Africa
4.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.2%
With a Disability 3.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.6%
Uninsured 1.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.6%
Has a Computer 99.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 72.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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