Population 6,333 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University
Household size in University
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.74 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.80 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
University is a place of small households, averaging 1.74 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 21.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.7 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
University is young: half of its residents are under 20.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 21.3, even as the national median rose. No other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in University (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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
Renters in University
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.9% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.9% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.1% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University rent: 60.1% 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 fallen 12.8 points, even as the national share rose. No other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 58.8% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.3% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 52.3% of the housing in University, 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. No other Mississippi city with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in University is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. University has newer homes than at least four in five Mississippi cities.
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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $840 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $821 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,050 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $991 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$150 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in University costs $991 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $150 a month from 2006–10, an 18% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 49.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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
Bachelor's degrees in University
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.9% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.2% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 81.8% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.9 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
University is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (81.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 28.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. University has the highest share of college graduates of any Mississippi city with 5,000+ people.
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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in University: 99.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. University has the highest share of high school graduates of any Mississippi city with 5,000+ people.
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
| Period | University | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in University has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1.74 | 20.7 | 13.9% | 60.1% | 52.3% | 1998 | $991 | 81.8% | 99.5% | 2.2% |
| Oxford | 2.85 | 34.5 | 7.8% | 42.1% | 31.3% | 2000 | $1,132 | 55.1% | 92.9% | 2.6% |
| Tula | 2.55 | 41.7 | 5.3% | 30.1% | 18.6% | 1994 | $942 | 53.4% | 91.9% | 0.2% |
| College Hill | 2.75 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 22.2% | 29.9% | 1998 | $1,220 | 57.6% | 96.2% | 0.4% |
| Lafayette Springs | 3.56 | 31.2 | 1.7% | 7.1% | 21.8% | 2009 | $1,041 | 59.7% | 98.0% | 0.4% |
| Taylor | 3.07 | 37.8 | 3.4% | 23.8% | 37.2% | 2001 | $1,508 | 46.0% | 89.2% | 0.3% |
| Yocona | 3.14 | 38.3 | 20.9% | 13.8% | 21.1% | 2007 | $991 | 32.1% | 92.5% | 0.7% |
| Abbeville | 2.95 | 40.7 | 14.3% | 17.9% | 25.2% | 1994 | $835 | 15.9% | 95.7% | 0.9% |
| Burgess | 2.47 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 15.8% | 23.9% | 1997 | $1,158 | 19.1% | 84.7% | 4.3% |
| Springdale | 3.03 | 34.3 | 11.1% | 21.6% | 15.4% | 2000 | $1,397 | 28.4% | 92.8% | 0.5% |
| Denmark | 3.67 | 42.9 | 15.2% | 17.7% | 31.3% | 2002 | $860 | 9.4% | 91.0% | 0.4% |
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. 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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