University Heights, IA Demographics

A map of University Heights's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,171	1,041	84.6%	84.8%
Hispanic	75	38	5.4%	3.1%
Asian	74	54	5.3%	4.4%
Multiracial	37	63	2.7%	5.1%
Black	24	21	1.7%	1.7%
Native American/Other	3	11	0.2%	0.9%

University Heights, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,384, a large increase from the 1,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 5.3% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University Heights is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In University Heights, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 27.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University Heights is ranked the 229th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). University Heights was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University Heights's White Population

1,171 residents of University Heights, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University Heights is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. University Heights ranks 902nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of University Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.6%.

University Heights is more White than neighboring Iowa City (70.4% White), Coralville (66.7% White), North Liberty (79.2% White), and Tiffin (80.7% White). University Heights is less White than neighboring Hills (87.3% White).

University Heights's Black Population

24 residents of University Heights, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University Heights is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. University Heights ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of University Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

University Heights is less Black than neighboring Iowa City (9.4% Black), Coralville (13.4% Black), Hills (2.5% Black), North Liberty (4% Black), and Tiffin (4.1% Black).

University Heights's Asian Population

74 residents of University Heights, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University Heights is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. University Heights ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Asian residents' share of University Heights's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.3%.

University Heights is more Asian than neighboring Hills (0% Asian), North Liberty (4.2% Asian), and Tiffin (2.4% Asian). University Heights is less Asian than neighboring Iowa City (7.1% Asian), and Coralville (8.5% Asian).

University Heights's Hispanic Population

75 residents of University Heights, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University Heights is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. University Heights ranks 412th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 97.4%. Hispanic residents' share of University Heights's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.4%.

University Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Hills (2.2% Hispanic), and Tiffin (3.4% Hispanic). University Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Iowa City (8.1% Hispanic), and North Liberty (6.5% Hispanic).

University Heights's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of University Heights, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University Heights is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. University Heights ranks 159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of University Heights's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

University Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hills (0% Native American/Other), and North Liberty (0.1% Native American/Other). University Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iowa City (0.7% Native American/Other), Coralville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Tiffin (3.1% Native American/Other).

University Heights's Multiracial Population

37 residents of University Heights, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University Heights is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. University Heights ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Multiracial residents' share of University Heights's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.7%.

University Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Iowa City (4.3% Multiracial), Coralville (5.4% Multiracial), Hills (8.1% Multiracial), North Liberty (5.9% Multiracial), and Tiffin (6.3% 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.