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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
University City, Missouri, experienced demographic changes from 2013 to 2022. As of 2022, the city has moderate diversity with a white majority of 55%. The median income in 2022 was $88,922, indicating an affluent community. Over the past decade, University City underwent a transition in its racial composition. In 2013, the city had a white majority of 51% with a strong black population of 38%. By 2022, while maintaining a white majority of 55%, the city shifted towards increased diversity.
The most significant changes include a decrease in the black population from 38% to 31%, an increase in the Asian population from 3% to 7%, and a rise in the multi-racial category from 1% to 4%. These shifts indicate a trend towards greater diversity. The median income in University City increased from $83,764 in 2013 to $88,922 in 2022, a 6.2% increase. This economic growth correlates with the demographic shifts, particularly the increase in Asian and multi-racial populations.
The population remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 35,160 in 2013 to 34,494 in 2022. This suggests that the demographic changes are likely due to both in-migration of new residents and changes in the existing population's composition, rather than significant overall population growth.
The trends in University City align with broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban areas, particularly those near major metropolitan centers. The growth in Asian and multi-racial populations is consistent with national trends, as is the gradual decrease in the black population in some historically diverse suburbs.
Based on observed trends, University City is likely to continue its trajectory towards increased diversity. Predictions include further growth in the Asian and multi-racial populations, continued gradual decrease in the black population, and stabilization or slight decrease in the white population percentage. University City may transition from moderate diversity with a white majority to a high diversity category within the next 5-10 years if the white population drops below 50% and if the Asian and multi-racial populations continue to grow.
Economically, the trend suggests continued growth in median income, which may accelerate if the shift towards a more diverse, highly educated population continues. This could lead to increased gentrification and potential displacement of lower-income residents, particularly from the black community. University City is on a path of increasing diversity and economic growth, presenting both opportunities and challenges for community cohesion and equitable development in the coming years.
