West University Place, TX Demographics

A map of West University Place's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,709	10,758	71.5%	71.9%
Asian	1,896	1,889	12.7%	12.6%
Hispanic	1,240	1,413	8.3%	9.4%
Multiracial	995	699	6.6%	4.7%
Native American/Other	111	76	0.7%	0.5%
Black	31	120	0.2%	0.8%

West University Place, Texas has an estimated population of 14,982, a less than 1% change from the 14,955 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 12.7% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West University Place, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West University Place has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 West University Place, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 46.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West University Place is ranked the 208th 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). West University Place was ranked the 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West University Place's White Population

10,709 residents of West University Place, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West University Place is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. West University Place ranks 534th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West University Place's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of West University Place's population has remained roughly unchanged at 71.5%.

West University Place is more White than neighboring Southside Place (65.5% White), Bellaire (59.5% White), and Houston (23.2% White). West University Place is less White than neighboring Hunters Creek Village (82.3% White), and Piney Point Village (80.3% White).

West University Place's Black Population

31 residents of West University Place, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West University Place is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. West University Place ranks 1072nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West University Place's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.2%. Black residents' share of West University Place's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

West University Place is more Black than neighboring Hunters Creek Village (0% Black). West University Place is less Black than neighboring Southside Place (4.7% Black), Bellaire (0.6% Black), Houston (22.3% Black), and Piney Point Village (0.5% Black).

West University Place's Asian Population

1,896 residents of West University Place, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West University Place is higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. West University Place ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West University Place's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West University Place's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.7%.

West University Place is more Asian than neighboring Southside Place (11.8% Asian), Houston (6.9% Asian), Hunters Creek Village (6% Asian), and Piney Point Village (10.3% Asian). West University Place is less Asian than neighboring Bellaire (22.5% Asian).

West University Place's Hispanic Population

1,240 residents of West University Place, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West University Place is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. West University Place ranks 1588th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West University Place's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of West University Place's population has decreased from 9.4% to 8.3%.

West University Place is more Hispanic than neighboring Hunters Creek Village (6.4% Hispanic), and Piney Point Village (6.8% Hispanic). West University Place is less Hispanic than neighboring Southside Place (8.7% Hispanic), Bellaire (10.9% Hispanic), and Houston (44.2% Hispanic).

West University Place's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of West University Place, 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 West University Place is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. West University Place ranks 1096th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West University Place's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of West University Place's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

West University Place is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southside Place (0.2% Native American/Other), Bellaire (0.4% Native American/Other), Houston (0.6% Native American/Other), and Piney Point Village (0.5% Native American/Other). West University Place is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hunters Creek Village (1.5% Native American/Other).

West University Place's Multiracial Population

995 residents of West University Place, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West University Place is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. West University Place ranks 337th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West University Place's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West University Place's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.6%.

West University Place is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellaire (6.1% Multiracial), Houston (2.8% Multiracial), Hunters Creek Village (3.9% Multiracial), and Piney Point Village (1.5% Multiracial). West University Place is less Multiracial than neighboring Southside Place (9.1% 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.