University Place, WA

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    2024 Population
    34,911
    US Senator
    Patty Murray
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maria Cantwell
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    3.08% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.18%
    4.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $99,031
    4.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $624,800
    8.08% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    17,091
    0.441% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in University Place, WA 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.

    94.8% of the residents in University Place, WA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in University Place, WA was $624,800, and the homeownership rate was 57.2%.

    Most people in University Place, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in University Place, WA was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesWashingtonPierce County, WASeattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WATacoma City (North) PUMA, WATacoma City (South) PUMA, WAPierce County (West Central)--Lakewood & University Place Cities PUMA, WA

    Population & Diversity

    University Place, WA is home to a population of 34.9k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.4% of University Place, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.68k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.6k people) in University Place, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.87k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of University Place, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in University Place, WA was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Place, WA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      20.6k ± 980
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      3.75k ± 538
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.87k ± 481
    12.4%
    Hispanic Population
    4.34k people

    In 2024, there were 5.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.6k people) in University Place, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.75k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.87k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.4% of the people in University Place, WA are hispanic (4.34k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      247,954 ± 12,030 people
    2. India
      116,227 ± 8,308 people
    3. China
      94,449 ± 7,500 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    13.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.68k people
    13.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.68k people

    As of 2024, 13.4% of University Place, WA residents (4.68k 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 Place, WA was 13.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      829 ± 200
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      735 ± 177
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      369 ± 164

    University Place, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in University Place, WA.

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    Health

    96% of the population of University Place, WA has health coverage, with 51.6% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 2.88% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.05%
    Uninsured
    51.6%
    Employer Coverage
    12.9%
    Medicaid
    12.8%
    Medicare
    15.7%
    Non-Group
    2.88%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Place, WA declined by 10.4% from 4.51% to 4.05%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in University Place, WA 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 Place, WA employs 17.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in University Place, WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,240 people), Retail Trade (2,244 people), and Educational Services (1,770 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($106,618), Information ($104,306), and Public Administration ($95,765).

    Employment

    Occupations

    17.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,074
    0.441%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.88%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Place, WA grew at a rate of 0.441%, from 17k employees to 17.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Place, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,293 people), Management Occupations (1,920 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,899 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Place, WA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    17.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,074
    0.441%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.88%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Place, WA grew at a rate of 0.441%, from 17k employees to 17.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Place, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,240 people), Retail Trade (2,244 people), and Educational Services (1,770 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University Place, WA, though some of these residents may live in University Place, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $66,848
    Median earning men ± $7,908
    $50,663
    Median earning women ± $3,888

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($150,375), Public Administration ($101,806), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($98,333).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($93,235), Information ($90,431), and Wholesale Trade ($73,220).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.62%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% 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 10.3%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Washington is currently represented by 10 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. Kamala Harris (57.2%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (39%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Washington

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    Patty Murray
    Senator from Washington3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1993
    Maria Cantwell
    Senator from Washington1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2001

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

    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 Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in University Place, WA was $624,800 in 2024, which is 1.88 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $578,100 to $624,800, a 8.08% increase. The homeownership rate in University Place, WA is 57.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in University Place, WA have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in University Place, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $624,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,256
    $7,826
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$601

    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 Place, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    57.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 57.2% of the housing units in University Place, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in University Place, WA 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.
    $99,031
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,916
    13.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 893

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.7k households in University Place, WA grew to $99,031 from the previous year's value of $94,952.

    The following chart displays the households in University Place, WA 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 Place, WA is from Washington.
    0.469
    2024 Wage GINI in Washington
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Washington

    In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.9%)
    3. Carpooled (9.24%)

    In 2024, 69.2% of workers in University Place, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.24%).

    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

    28 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in University Place, WA have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in University Place, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in University Place, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Place, WA (2.84k out of 34.8k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in University Place, WA is White, followed by Two Or More 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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