Population 895 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Park
Household size in University Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in University Park has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Iowa as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, 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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.1 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.0 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in University Park are younger than 40.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in University Park than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%.
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 Park
Renters in University Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University Park own their homes; 31.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in Iowa overall (28.3%). Just over half of owners (52.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in University Park: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +6 | +6 |
University Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $578 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $674 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $899 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$321 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in University Park costs $899 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in University Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in University Park as nationally: 36.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Iowa overall (32.3%).
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in University Park is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Iowa as a whole looks much the same.
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 Park
| Period | University Park | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in University Park has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 Park 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 Park | 2.46 | 40.0 | 9.0% | 31.8% | 6.2% | 1961 | $899 | 36.4% | 93.5% | 2.8% |
| Oskaloosa | 2.42 | 38.4 | 11.6% | 35.8% | 10.1% | 1965 | $859 | 25.5% | 93.0% | 4.5% |
| Keomah Village | 2.58 | 42.0 | 16.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 1959 | $834 | 23.0% | 92.0% | 4.7% |
| Beacon | 2.69 | 45.1 | 4.3% | 19.7% | 2.0% | 1976 | $740 | 18.3% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| Wright | 2.54 | 43.3 | 10.4% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 1964 | $717 | 18.7% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| Cedar | 2.56 | 42.8 | 12.5% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 1962 | $760 | 20.3% | 92.5% | 3.6% |
| Rose Hill | 2.52 | 43.1 | 15.0% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 1957 | $834 | 22.9% | 91.5% | 4.4% |
| Eddyville | 2.53 | 38.8 | 8.8% | 20.4% | 5.1% | 1972 | $629 | 19.4% | 96.1% | 0.3% |
| Leighton | 2.65 | 42.8 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 9.6% | 1951 | $871 | 37.0% | 98.3% | 1.4% |
| Fremont | 2.98 | 30.8 | 10.1% | 28.7% | 11.9% | 1972 | $780 | 12.7% | 95.4% | 4.5% |
| Indianapolis | 2.11 | 51.4 | 6.4% | 22.3% | 8.5% | 1945 | $838 | 22.1% | 88.4% | 2.0% |
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 Park. 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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