Population 4,042 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Medical Center
Household size in University Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.58 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in University Medical Center are small: just 2.24 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
University Medical Center is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in University Medical Center: 15.0% of all households, against 11.6% 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 Medical Center
Renters in University Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.5% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.8% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University Medical Center: 78.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. University Medical Center has a higher share of renters than at least four in five Las Vegas neighborhoods.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in University Medical Center: 19.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Las Vegas neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in University Medical Center are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Las Vegas area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1996.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,027 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $827 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $964 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,553 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$526 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
Rent in University Medical Center runs $1,553 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Las Vegas area ($1,830). Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Medical Center
Bachelor's degrees in University Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in University Medical Center: 18.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Las Vegas neighborhoods, University Medical Center has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.3% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.8% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in University Medical Center never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Compared with other Las Vegas neighborhoods, University Medical Center has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Medical Center
| Period | University Medical Center | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in University Medical Center: 15.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. University Medical Center has the highest unemployment rate of any Las Vegas neighborhood. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Medical Center 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 Medical Center | 2.24 | 35.6 | 15.0% | 78.2% | 19.2% | 1983 | $1,553 | 18.1% | 79.8% | 15.0% |
| West Las Vegas | 2.92 | 31.9 | 24.8% | 67.4% | 8.1% | 1983 | $1,334 | 9.7% | 69.9% | 9.9% |
| Downtown | 1.77 | 43.4 | 8.0% | 87.5% | 22.4% | 1981 | $1,121 | 18.6% | 79.7% | 12.9% |
| Twin Lakes | 3.49 | 37.9 | 17.6% | 45.2% | 7.7% | 1973 | $1,635 | 13.3% | 75.1% | 7.2% |
| Rancho Charleston | 2.78 | 39.8 | 19.2% | 56.2% | 12.1% | 1974 | $1,520 | 19.4% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Vegas Heights | 3.39 | 32.6 | 21.5% | 50.8% | 7.6% | 1982 | $1,382 | 8.9% | 67.8% | 12.6% |
| Cultural Corridor | 3.15 | 37.2 | 22.1% | 81.5% | 10.0% | 1971 | $1,097 | 8.5% | 61.0% | 13.4% |
| Huntridge | 2.74 | 40.9 | 10.6% | 57.8% | 8.1% | 1964 | $1,344 | 20.4% | 76.2% | 7.6% |
| Downtown East | 2.69 | 35.5 | 25.2% | 81.2% | 14.0% | 1974 | $1,060 | 9.4% | 68.8% | 10.0% |
| Charleston Heights | 3.05 | 36.9 | 15.4% | 47.5% | 8.8% | 1973 | $1,530 | 13.9% | 78.7% | 6.8% |
| East Las Vegas | 3.26 | 33.0 | 23.2% | 65.0% | 8.8% | 1981 | $1,256 | 6.6% | 61.6% | 10.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Alberta, Portland, OR · University Heights and Rosedale Hills, Indianapolis, IN · Downtown Neptune City, Neptune City, NJ · Ventana Lakes, Peoria, AZ · Coffey Park, Santa Rosa, CA · Circleville Historic District, Circleville, OH · Celina Main Street Historic District, Celina, OH · Cascade Highlands, Vancouver, WA · Brightwood, Springfield, MA · Bridgeton, Portland, OR
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 Medical Center. 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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