University, MS Demographics

A map of University's Population by Race

University, Mississippi has an estimated population of 5,315, a large increase from the 4,696 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 15.2% Black, 7.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In University, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University is ranked the 67th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University's White Population

3,741 residents of University, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. University ranks 97th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of University's population has decreased from 79.6% to 70.4%.

University is more White than neighboring Oxford (64.7% White). University is less White than neighboring Taylor (94.3% White), Abbeville (93.6% White), Paris (100% White), and Tula (100% White).

University's Black Population

808 residents of University, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. University ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University's Black population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Black residents' share of University's population has increased from 11.2% to 15.2%.

University is more Black than neighboring Taylor (1.6% Black), Abbeville (1.3% Black), Paris (0% Black), and Tula (0% Black). University is less Black than neighboring Oxford (25.5% Black).

University's Asian Population

126 residents of University, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. University ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

University is more Asian than neighboring Taylor (0% Asian), Abbeville (1.6% Asian), Paris (0% Asian), and Tula (0% Asian). University is less Asian than neighboring Oxford (2.8% Asian).

University's Hispanic Population

395 residents of University, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. University ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 117.0%. Hispanic residents' share of University's population has increased from 3.9% to 7.4%.

University is more Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (4% Hispanic), Taylor (0.4% Hispanic), Abbeville (0% Hispanic), Paris (0% Hispanic), and Tula (0% Hispanic).

University's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of University, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. University ranks 213th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 111.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (0.4% Native American/Other), Taylor (0% Native American/Other), Abbeville (0% Native American/Other), Paris (0% Native American/Other), and Tula (0% Native American/Other).

University's Multiracial Population

209 residents of University, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. University ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Multiracial residents' share of University's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.9%.

University is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (2.6% Multiracial), Taylor (3.7% Multiracial), Abbeville (3.5% Multiracial), Paris (0% Multiracial), and Tula (0% 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.