University Place, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
34,850
Population
4,179/sq mi density
$94,952
Median Income
$50,062 per capita
$578,100
Home Value
$653,880 Zillow
$1,664
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
239
Violent Crime/100K
1,935 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$94,952 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$578,100 home value, $1,664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
34,850
Census 2023
Population Density
4,179
per square mile
Land Area
8.6
square miles (22.2 km²)
Median Age
38.9 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 10.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
63.4%
Black
7.2%
Hispanic
11.6%
Asian
10.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 20% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.1%
Spanish
20%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.4%
Veterans
10.0%
67% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.0%
8% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 34,850 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,179 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
Language
| English Only | 81.1% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.4% |
| Veterans | 10.0% |
| Disability | 12.0% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 96.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |