University Park, IA Demographics

A map of University Park's Population by Race

University Park, Iowa has an estimated population of 645, a dramatic increase from the 487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University Park has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Park, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University Park is ranked the 408th 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 Park was ranked the 456th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University Park's White Population

546 residents of University Park, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University Park is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. University Park ranks 759th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's White population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. White residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 89.7% to 84.7%.

University Park is less White than neighboring Oskaloosa (89.5% White), Beacon (91.1% White), Keomah Village (100% White), Eddyville (94.1% White), and Rose Hill (99.3% White).

University Park's Black Population

26 residents of University Park, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University Park is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. University Park ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 766.7%. Black residents' share of University Park's population has increased from 0.6% to 4.0%.

University Park is more Black than neighboring Oskaloosa (1.7% Black), Beacon (0% Black), Keomah Village (0% Black), Eddyville (1% Black), and Rose Hill (0% Black).

University Park's Asian Population

2 residents of University Park, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University Park is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. University Park ranks 325th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of University Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

University Park is more Asian than neighboring Keomah Village (0% Asian), and Rose Hill (0% Asian). University Park is less Asian than neighboring Oskaloosa (1.6% Asian), Beacon (1.6% Asian), and Eddyville (1.7% Asian).

University Park's Hispanic Population

31 residents of University Park, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University Park is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. University Park ranks 789th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 416.7%. Hispanic residents' share of University Park's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.8%.

University Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Oskaloosa (2.8% Hispanic), Beacon (2.1% Hispanic), Keomah Village (0% Hispanic), Eddyville (2.6% Hispanic), and Rose Hill (0% Hispanic).

University Park's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of University Park, 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 Park is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. University Park ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

University Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keomah Village (0% Native American/Other), Eddyville (0% Native American/Other), and Rose Hill (0% Native American/Other). University Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oskaloosa (0.7% Native American/Other).

University Park's Multiracial Population

39 residents of University Park, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University Park is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. University Park ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 6.8% to 6.0%.

University Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Oskaloosa (3.7% Multiracial), Beacon (4.9% Multiracial), Keomah Village (0% Multiracial), Eddyville (0.6% Multiracial), and Rose Hill (0.7% 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.