University Place, WA Demographics
A map of University Place's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 20,788 | 59.6% |
Asian | 3,747 | 10.7% |
Hispanic | 3,312 | 9.5% |
Multiracial | 3,268 | 9.4% |
Black | 3,011 | 8.6% |
Native American/Other | 740 | 2.1% |
University Place, Washington had a population of 34,866 in 2020. It was 59.6% White, 8.6% Black, 10.7% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 9.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of University Place, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is the 39th 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 Place's White Population
20,788 residents of University Place identify as White, or 59.6%. This makes the White share of the population of University Place roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is ranked #514 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
University Place is more White than neighboring Lakewood (45.6% White). University Place is less White than neighboring Fircrest (68.1% White), Steilacoom (65.3% White), Wollochet (81.5% White), and Fox Island (85.1% White).
University Place's Black Population
3,011 residents of University Place identify as Black, or 8.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of University Place roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
University Place is more Black than neighboring Fircrest (7.3% Black), Steilacoom (5.3% Black), Wollochet (1.2% Black), and Fox Island (0.5% Black). University Place is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (12.5% Black).
University Place's Asian Population
3,747 residents of University Place identify as Asian, or 10.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of University Place roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
University Place is more Asian than neighboring Fircrest (5.4% Asian), Lakewood (8.9% Asian), Steilacoom (7.1% Asian), Wollochet (4.1% Asian), and Fox Island (1.9% Asian).
University Place's Hispanic Population
3,312 residents of University Place identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of University Place roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is ranked #242 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
University Place is more Hispanic than neighboring Fircrest (7.4% Hispanic), Steilacoom (9.4% Hispanic), Wollochet (5.3% Hispanic), and Fox Island (5.3% Hispanic). University Place is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (18.1% Hispanic).
University Place's Native American/Other Population
740 residents of University Place identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of University Place roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is ranked #265 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
University Place is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fircrest (1.4% Native American/Other), Wollochet (1.5% Native American/Other), and Fox Island (1.5% Native American/Other). University Place is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (5.4% Native American/Other).
University Place's Multiracial Population
3,268 residents of University Place identify as Multiracial, or 9.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of University Place roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, University Place is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
University Place is more Multiracial than neighboring Wollochet (6.4% Multiracial), and Fox Island (5.7% Multiracial). University Place is less Multiracial than neighboring Fircrest (10.3% Multiracial), Lakewood (9.5% Multiracial), and Steilacoom (10.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.