University City, Missouri Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
University City, MO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,506 | 6,186,340 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5866.4 | 88.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | 0.28% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,721 | 2,507,647 | 130,235,071 |
Population in University City declined by 4.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,506 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in University City is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.2% of residents. That is 3.0 points above Missouri as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,334 24.2% +3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,806 22.6% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,479 18.8% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,902 17.1% -0.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Missouri, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.6% of the people living in University City and men 46.4%.
- Women 53.6% Missouri 50.7%
- Men 46.4% Missouri 49.3%
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Economy
University City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,077 | $70,801 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.84% | 4.56% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in University City is about 17% higher than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $301,643 | $145,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,319 | $1,033 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.2% | 68.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in University City is about 19.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,319 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in University City spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 41.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,860 | $5,415 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,167 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,872 | 923 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in University City is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
University City has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.9% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | 2.40 | 2.53 |
Health
University City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | University City | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.3 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about University City, Missouri.
How big is University City, Missouri by population?
About 34,506 people live in University City, Missouri, in 15,721 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 37.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is University City, Missouri mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, University City, Missouri has 5,866 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 68 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in University City, Missouri?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($301,643 against $83,077), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,319 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in University City, Missouri?
Unemployment in University City, Missouri is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in University City, Missouri?
58.9% of adults in University City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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