Population 20,659 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Universal City
Household size in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Universal City average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the wider San Antonio area, where it has 2.84 people. Household size has edged down from 2.62 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Universal City is 36.7 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Universal City as they are nationally: 11.3%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the San Antonio area overall (13.3%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Universal City
Renters in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.2% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.7% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Universal City than nationally: 43.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 35.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Universal City: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. Universal City has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Texas cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Universal City has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $906 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,067 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,394 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Universal City runs $1,394 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $488 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Universal City
Bachelor's degrees in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Universal City (33.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Universal City: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points, as it has nationally. Universal City has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Universal City
| Period | Universal City | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Universal City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Universal City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City | 2.58 | 36.7 | 11.3% | 43.7% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,394 | 33.6% | 95.5% | 5.0% |
| Live Oak | 2.55 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 36.3% | 5.6% | 1993 | $1,637 | 32.5% | 94.8% | 5.8% |
| Randolph AFB | 3.41 | 22.6 | 4.4% | 100.0% | 2.8% | 1938 | $2,247 | 62.7% | 99.3% | 3.6% |
| Selma | 2.61 | 35.8 | 16.7% | 37.4% | 5.0% | 2009 | $1,680 | 38.3% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Converse | 3.06 | 32.8 | 13.1% | 24.8% | 4.4% | 2007 | $1,864 | 31.4% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Schertz | 2.81 | 39.0 | 9.4% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 2002 | $1,995 | 41.0% | 94.8% | 5.7% |
| Windcrest | 2.71 | 41.0 | 12.8% | 18.4% | 13.2% | 1979 | $1,360 | 41.2% | 94.1% | 3.2% |
| Cibolo | 3.15 | 36.9 | 10.9% | 19.0% | 6.5% | 2007 | $1,984 | 40.8% | 91.7% | 7.0% |
| Garden Ridge | 2.65 | 52.5 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 1999 | $1,222 | 61.5% | 98.6% | 2.0% |
| Kirby | 2.94 | 37.7 | 15.2% | 31.0% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,322 | 16.6% | 76.0% | 5.4% |
| Zuehl | 2.87 | 38.5 | 7.2% | 16.3% | 9.0% | 2006 | $2,180 | 31.0% | 91.6% | 7.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Universal City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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