University Heights, IA

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2023 Population
1,232
8.94% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
27.6
0.364% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
16.9%
4.82% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$105,172
2.27% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$393,200
3.75% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
703
4.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, University Heights, IA had a population of 1.23k people with a median age of 27.6 and a median household income of $105,172. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of University Heights, IA declined from 1,353 to 1,232, a −8.94% decrease and its median household income grew from $102,838 to $105,172, a 2.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in University Heights, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.57%), White (Hispanic) (1.7%), Other (Hispanic) (1.7%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%).

None of the households in University Heights, IA 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.

98.7% of the residents in University Heights, IA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in University Heights, IA was $393,200, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in University Heights, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in University Heights, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

University Heights, IA is home to a population of 1.23k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.93% of University Heights, IA residents were born outside of the country (73 people).

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.05k people) in University Heights, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 21 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of University Heights, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in University Heights, IA was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Heights, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.05k ± 306
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    81 ± 57
  3. White (Hispanic)
    21 ± 18
4.63%
Hispanic Population
57 people

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.05k people) in University Heights, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 81 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 21 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.63% of the people in University Heights, IA are hispanic (57 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    42,808 ± 5,046 people
  2. India
    12,283 ± 2,716 people
  3. China
    7,889 ± 2,178 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,808 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,283 and China with 7,889.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.93%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
73 people
7.24%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
98 people

As of 2023, 5.93% of University Heights, IA residents (73 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Heights, IA was 7.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    14 ± 18
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    10 ± 14
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    6 ± 7

University Heights, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of University Heights, IA employs 703 people. In 2023, the largest industries in University Heights, IA were Health Care & Social Assistance (246 people), Educational Services (207 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (56 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($106,607), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($93,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,125).

Employment

Occupations

703
2023 Value
± 133
−4.48%
1 Year decline
± 27.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in University Heights, IA declined at a rate of −4.48%, from 736 employees to 703 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Heights, IA, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (222 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (114 people), and Management Occupations (63 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Heights, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

703
2023 Value
± 133
−4.48%
1 Year decline
± 27.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in University Heights, IA declined at a rate of −4.48%, from 736 employees to 703 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Heights, IA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (246 people), Educational Services (207 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (56 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University Heights, IA, though some of these residents may live in University Heights, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$69,034
Median earning men ± $15,345
$60,417
Median earning women ± $24,509

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($181,250), Construction ($115,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,458), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($11,786), and Retail Trade ($10,313).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% 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 10.9%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 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 (55.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.708% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.723% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (748k), Some college (554k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in University Heights, IA was $393,200 in 2023, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $379,000 to $393,200, a 3.75% increase. The homeownership rate in University Heights, IA is 55.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in University Heights, IA have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in University Heights, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$393,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$36,763
$277
Median Property Taxes
±$78

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 Heights, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in University Heights, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

55.4%
Homeownership
2023
64.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55.4% of the housing units in University Heights, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in University Heights, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$105,172
Median Household Income
± $43,601
500
Number of Households
± 97

In 2023, the median household income of the 500 households in University Heights, IA grew to $105,172 from the previous year's value of $102,838.

The following chart displays the households in University Heights, IA 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 Heights, IA is from Iowa.
0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Iowa
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2023, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.304% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (36.7%)
  2. Walked (29.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (17.7%)

In 2023, 36.7% of workers in University Heights, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (29.5%) and those who worked at home (17.7%).

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

17.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Heights, IA have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in University Heights, IA 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 Heights, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in University Heights, IA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Heights, IA (208 out of 1.23k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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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Health

98.6% of the population of University Heights, IA has health coverage, with 74.7% on employee plans, 4.87% on Medicaid, 6.74% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.325% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 503 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 39.9% between 18 and 34 years, 27% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.74% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.38%
Uninsured
74.7%
Employer Coverage
4.87%
Medicaid
6.74%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.325%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Heights, IA declined by 1.74% from 1.4% to 1.38%.

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