Population 7,480 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University District
Household size in University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.93 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.81 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.69 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in University District are small: just 2.23 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.93 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 19.7 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 19.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 19.6 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 19.6, University District is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. No other Minneapolis neighborhood is younger.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in University District: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, 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 University District
Renters in University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University District rent: 96.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Minneapolis neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in University District than nationally: 6.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. Vacancy has fallen 15.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +29 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
University District has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north. Only one other Minneapolis neighborhood has newer homes.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,173 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $748 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,470 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,502 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$328 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
Rent in University District runs $1,502 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Minneapolis area ($1,603). Rents are up $328 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 49.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 University District
Bachelor's degrees in University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.5% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.1% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.8% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −40.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in University District: 47.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 40.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.8% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.7% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.6% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in University District is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (94.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 10.6 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 University District
| Period | University District | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in University District: 10.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has 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).
University District compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University District | 2.23 | 19.6 | 5.4% | 96.1% | 6.8% | 2003 | $1,502 | 47.8% | 89.2% | 10.7% |
| Prospect Park | 2.16 | 25.7 | 4.5% | 79.5% | 14.3% | 1997 | $1,475 | 78.8% | 92.5% | 11.4% |
| Cedar-Riverside | 2.12 | 27.5 | 24.8% | 91.8% | 4.3% | 1969 | $888 | 23.8% | 71.1% | 9.3% |
| Marcy Holmes | 2.21 | 25.5 | 6.1% | 89.1% | 15.6% | 1987 | $1,343 | 59.7% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| Seward | 2.09 | 37.2 | 9.2% | 67.4% | 4.1% | 1959 | $1,242 | 42.3% | 80.6% | 8.1% |
| Southeast Como | 3.03 | 23.1 | 6.5% | 76.2% | 7.8% | 1958 | $1,916 | 64.2% | 89.9% | 3.7% |
| Downtown East | 1.71 | 49.1 | 0.8% | 58.5% | 10.9% | 2012 | $2,746 | 84.1% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| Saint Anthony | 1.96 | 33.2 | 4.5% | 65.4% | 7.0% | 1981 | $1,513 | 66.7% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| East Phillips | 3.57 | 28.0 | 27.6% | 59.4% | 15.7% | 1951 | $1,271 | 31.9% | 69.6% | 5.3% |
| Elliot Park | 1.41 | 35.2 | 5.3% | 78.5% | 16.8% | 1995 | $1,079 | 43.3% | 89.8% | 8.3% |
| Ventura Village | 2.57 | 30.2 | 18.9% | 82.7% | 13.4% | 1955 | $875 | 18.4% | 64.0% | 9.7% |
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 University District. 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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