Unified School District · MO
University City School District
University City School District is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 35,253. The median household income is $78,836 and the median age is 36.9.
35,253
Population
5690
People / sq mi
$78,836
Median Income
36.9
Median Age
University City School District covers 6 sq mi of land at 5689.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 38.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,836
Median Household Income
$61,959
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$304,500
Median Home Value
$1,305
Median Rent
55.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.4%
High School+
64.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
University City School District serves a community with a population of 35,253 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.
The median household income in University City School District is $78,836, with a per capita income of $61,959. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
University City School District is 50.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 38.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In University City School District, 96.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in University City School District is $304,500, with a median rent of $1,305. The homeownership rate is 55.7%.
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Data for University City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2930660).
University City School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 5,690 people per square mile. With 35,253 residents, University City School District is a school district in Missouri.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $78,836 — near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.4%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $304,500, with typical rent around $1,305.
University City School District is among the best-educated US school districts: 64.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in University City School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.