Population 13,339 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Place
Household size in University Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
University Place is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.03 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 34.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 34.8 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.0 | 35.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.9 | 35.9 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.3 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
University Place is young: half of its residents are under 31.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.9, even as the national median rose.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are just as common in University Place as they are nationally: 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Lincoln overall (9.4%). The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 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 Place
Renters in University Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.1% | 39.7% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 42.3% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.3% | 42.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 43.1% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in University Place rent: 54.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in University Place than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Lincoln. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1976 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1978 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1982 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in University Place is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $788 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $815 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $756 | $982 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $992 | $1,226 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$438 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in University Place pays $992 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $382 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest 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 Place
Bachelor's degrees in University Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 36.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 37.2% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 39.4% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 41.4% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.1 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in University Place as nationally: 32.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Lincoln as a whole (41.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 93.0% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 93.4% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 93.4% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 93.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in University Place is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Lincoln. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Place
| Period | University Place | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University Place has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, in line with the national trend. 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 Place 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 Place | 2.18 | 31.9 | 11.6% | 54.6% | 6.2% | 1964 | $992 | 32.8% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Bethany | 2.05 | 31.8 | 11.1% | 64.1% | 3.1% | 1977 | $1,075 | 27.5% | 93.1% | 0.8% |
| East Campus | 2.24 | 26.8 | 5.3% | 55.3% | 10.1% | 1956 | $1,143 | 60.5% | 92.0% | 5.8% |
| Hartley | 2.55 | 28.2 | 18.0% | 58.1% | 8.9% | 1954 | $1,374 | 36.3% | 86.3% | 9.4% |
| Clinton | 2.74 | 25.5 | 16.4% | 57.1% | 6.3% | 1966 | $1,024 | 27.3% | 77.3% | 7.6% |
| Meadowlane | 2.56 | 32.1 | 10.2% | 30.3% | 3.5% | 1973 | $1,195 | 33.5% | 95.1% | 1.2% |
| Malone | 2.29 | 26.3 | 4.8% | 80.3% | 5.9% | 1995 | $797 | 62.5% | 89.3% | 2.5% |
| Woods Park | 2.03 | 32.9 | 14.6% | 62.3% | 11.1% | 1952 | $998 | 36.1% | 91.9% | 4.3% |
| 40th and A | 1.99 | 40.4 | 9.5% | 34.9% | 5.9% | 1951 | $880 | 50.2% | 97.3% | 1.9% |
| Belmont | 2.34 | 33.9 | 18.6% | 49.9% | 8.4% | 1977 | $1,140 | 21.0% | 85.9% | 1.9% |
| Downtown Lincoln | 1.84 | 28.0 | 6.2% | 93.1% | 11.3% | 1980 | $801 | 35.3% | 90.3% | 7.7% |
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 Place. 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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