University Park, TX

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    2024 Population
    25,155
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    29.4
    10.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    4.71%
    11% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $250,001
    2024 Median Property Value
    $1.86M
    5.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    10,782
    0.625% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in University Park, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.2% of the residents in University Park, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in University Park, TX are Southern Methodist University (4,048 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in University Park, TX was $1.86M, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%.

    Most people in University Park, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in University Park, TX was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesTexasDallas County, TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TXDallas City (North)--South of I-635 & West of US-75 PUMA, TXDallas (West Central), University Park Cities & Highland Park Town PUMA, TXDallas City (Downtown)--North of I-30 PUMA, TX

    Population & Diversity

    University Park, TX is home to a population of 25.2k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.23% of University Park, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.82k people).

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.1k people) in University Park, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of University Park, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in University Park, TX was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Park, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      20.1k ± 728
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      1.44k ± 399
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.08k ± 390
    8.12%
    Hispanic Population
    2.04k people

    In 2024, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.1k people) in University Park, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.44k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.12% of the people in University Park, TX are hispanic (2.04k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in University Park, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.82k people
    7.08%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.78k people

    As of 2024, 7.23% of University Park, TX residents (1.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Park, TX was 7.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      171 ± 98
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      69 ± 43
    3. Korea
      39 ± 28

    University Park, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in University Park, TX.

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    Health

    96.8% of the population of University Park, TX has health coverage, with 70% on employee plans, 1.44% on Medicaid, 6.32% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 0.266% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.6% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.57% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.16%
    Uninsured
    70%
    Employer Coverage
    1.44%
    Medicaid
    6.32%
    Medicare
    18.8%
    Non-Group
    0.266%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Park, TX grew by 24.8% from 2.53% to 3.16%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in University Park, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of University Park, TX employs 10.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in University Park, TX were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,066 people), Educational Services (1,534 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,278 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($221,901), Finance & Insurance ($209,265), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($207,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    10.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 740
    0.625%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.62%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Park, TX grew at a rate of 0.625%, from 10.7k employees to 10.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Park, TX, are Management Occupations (2,091 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,620 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,114 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Park, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    10.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 740
    0.625%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.62%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Park, TX grew at a rate of 0.625%, from 10.7k employees to 10.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Park, TX, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,066 people), Educational Services (1,534 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,278 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University Park, TX, though some of these residents may live in University Park, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $177,070
    Median earning men ± $46,196
    $52,672
    Median earning women ± $10,575

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($250,001), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($250,001).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($250,001), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($175,682), and Wholesale Trade ($121,800).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in University Park, TX awarded 4,048 degrees. The student population of University Park, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,048 male students and 6,068 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in University Park, TX are White (2,250 and 61.9%), Hispanic or Latino (543 and 14.9%), Asian (346 and 9.51%), and Black or African American (251 and 6.9%).

    The largest universities in University Park, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southern Methodist University (4,048 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in University Park, TX are Management Science (551 and 13.6%), General Finance (280 and 6.92%), and Law (246 and 6.08%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $59,500.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in University Park, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,116 (49.9% men and 50.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 12,116 students enrolled in University Park, TX, 49.9% men and 50.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,260 records, of which 48.9% were women and 51.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Finance
      280 degrees awarded
    2. General Economics
      180 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      140 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Park, TX was General Finance with 280 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in University Park, TX according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Southern Methodist University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    4,048 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Methodist University with 4,048 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,000 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Park, TX, which is 0.977 times less than the 2,048 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,250 degrees mean that there were 4.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 543 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($59,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in University Park, TX was $1.86M in 2024, which is 5.6 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.77M to $1.86M, a 5.38% increase. The homeownership rate in University Park, TX is 83.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in University Park, TX have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in University Park, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $1.86M
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$137,230
    $5,794
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$447

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In University Park, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    83.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.2% of the housing units in University Park, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in University Park, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    6.96k
    Number of Households
    ± 486

    The following chart displays the households in University Park, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for University Park, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (64.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (22.7%)
    3. Walked (7.72%)

    In 2024, 64.1% of workers in University Park, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.7%) and those who walked to work (7.72%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in University Park, TX have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.519% of the workforce in University Park, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in University Park, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in University Park, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    4.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Park, TX (1.02k out of 21.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in University Park, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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