University, MS Demographics
A map of University's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,738 | 79.6% |
Black | 527 | 11.2% |
Hispanic | 182 | 3.9% |
Multiracial | 120 | 2.6% |
Asian | 112 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 17 | 0.4% |
University, Mississippi had a population of 4,696 in 2020. It was 79.6% White, 11.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of University, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is the 73rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
University's White Population
3,738 residents of University identify as White, or 79.6%. This makes the White share of the population of University considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is ranked #96 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
University is more White than neighboring Oxford (65.2% White), and Taylor (73% White). University is less White than neighboring Abbeville (84.1% White), Paris (84.7% White), and Tula (91.4% White).
University's Black Population
527 residents of University identify as Black, or 11.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of University considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is ranked #327 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
University is more Black than neighboring Abbeville (10.5% Black), Paris (3.7% Black), and Tula (3.6% Black). University is less Black than neighboring Oxford (22.3% Black), and Taylor (18% Black).
University's Asian Population
112 residents of University identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of University roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
University is more Asian than neighboring Taylor (0.6% Asian), Abbeville (0% Asian), Paris (0% Asian), and Tula (0% Asian). University is less Asian than neighboring Oxford (5% Asian).
University's Hispanic Population
182 residents of University identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of University roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is ranked #98 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
University is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (3.7% Hispanic), Abbeville (1.9% Hispanic), Paris (3.1% Hispanic), and Tula (1% Hispanic). University is less Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (4.1% Hispanic).
University's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of University identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of University roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (0.3% Native American/Other). University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (0.8% Native American/Other), Abbeville (0.8% Native American/Other), Paris (1.2% Native American/Other), and Tula (1% Native American/Other).
University's Multiracial Population
120 residents of University identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of University roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, University is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
University is less Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (3.1% Multiracial), Taylor (3.9% Multiracial), Abbeville (2.7% Multiracial), Paris (7.4% Multiracial), and Tula (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.