Universal City, TX Demographics

A map of Universal City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	8,721	7,809	43.2%	39.6%
White	8,357	8,121	41.4%	41.2%
Black	1,509	1,880	7.5%	9.5%
Asian	855	677	4.2%	3.4%
Multiracial	517	949	2.6%	4.8%
Native American/Other	230	284	1.1%	1.4%

Universal City, Texas has an estimated population of 20,189, a slight increase from the 19,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.2% Hispanic, 41.4% White, 7.5% Black, 4.2% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Universal City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Universal City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Universal City, that probability was 66.1% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Universal City is ranked the 160th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Universal City was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Universal City's White Population

8,357 residents of Universal City, or 41.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Universal City is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Universal City ranks 1162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal City's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Universal City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 41.4%.

Universal City is more White than neighboring Live Oak (33.4% White), Selma (35.7% White), and Converse (26.5% White). Universal City is less White than neighboring Randolph AFB (61.6% White), and Schertz (44.6% White).

Universal City's Black Population

1,509 residents of Universal City, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Universal City is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Universal City ranks 356th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal City's Black population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Black residents' share of Universal City's population has decreased from 9.5% to 7.5%.

Universal City is less Black than neighboring Live Oak (17.4% Black), Selma (22.3% Black), Randolph AFB (10.5% Black), Converse (24.9% Black), and Schertz (11.9% Black).

Universal City's Asian Population

855 residents of Universal City, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Universal City is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Universal City ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Asian residents' share of Universal City's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.2%.

Universal City is more Asian than neighboring Selma (2.2% Asian), Converse (3.4% Asian), and Schertz (2.1% Asian). Universal City is less Asian than neighboring Live Oak (5.7% Asian), and Randolph AFB (4.4% Asian).

Universal City's Hispanic Population

8,721 residents of Universal City, or 43.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Universal City is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Universal City ranks 745th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Universal City's population has increased from 39.6% to 43.2%.

Universal City is more Hispanic than neighboring Live Oak (40.8% Hispanic), Selma (35.6% Hispanic), Randolph AFB (12.7% Hispanic), Converse (38.4% Hispanic), and Schertz (34.5% Hispanic).

Universal City's Native American/Other Population

230 residents of Universal City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Universal City is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Universal City ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Universal City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Universal City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Live Oak (0.1% Native American/Other), Selma (0.3% Native American/Other), Randolph AFB (0.9% Native American/Other), and Converse (0.7% Native American/Other). Universal City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Schertz (1.8% Native American/Other).

Universal City's Multiracial Population

517 residents of Universal City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Universal City is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Universal City ranks 300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Universal City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Universal City's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.6%.

Universal City is less Multiracial than neighboring Live Oak (2.7% Multiracial), Selma (3.9% Multiracial), Randolph AFB (9.9% Multiracial), Converse (6.1% Multiracial), and Schertz (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.