University Place, Washington
University Place: city in Pierce County, Washington, United States
About
University Place is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,144. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,090 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1887.
University Place is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Its population was 34,866 at the 2020 census. Based on per capita income, University Place ranks 81st of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
University Place is located at (47.082796, -122.564448). It has a total area of 22.03 square miles (57 km²), of which, 22.03 square miles (57 km²) of it is land and 0.00 square miles (0 km²) of it (0%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,818 people, 11,190 households, and 7,791 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,242.0 people per square mile (480.3/km²). There were 12,721 housing units at an average density of 575.3/sq mi (222.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91% White, 0% African American or Black or African American 2% Native American or Alaska Native 1% Asian 4% Pacific Islander 3% from other races or 2% from two or more races Hispanic or Latino.
The city is close to Tacoma and Olympia, but far enough away to feel like its own little town. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including biking, hiking, kayaking and fishing—and if you prefer to stay inside? Well then there's always shopping at the local mall or movie theater!
University Place residents also enjoy low crime rates (even though they're near Tacoma). The overall unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is pretty impressive when you consider that average income per capita is $42,929—that's 81st out of 522 areas in the state of Washington!
Quick Facts about University Place
| Population | 34,090 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Postal code | 98477, 98466, 98464 |
| Phone Area Codes | 253 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.2357,-122.5504 |
| Altitude | 656 feet / 200, 61 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 00:12:41 (23rd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
University Place is located at 47°14'8"N 122°33'1"W (47.2356500, -122.5504000).
University Place map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of University Place
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of University Place increased by 8.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,144 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,325 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,433 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,737 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,961 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,539 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,985 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,406 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,719 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,001 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,090 | 0.26% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in University Place
1University Place City Hall
3609 Market Pl W suite 200 suite 200, University Place, WA 98466 View details
Phone: +12535665656 | Website available
2University Place Council
3715 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA 98466 View details
Phone: +12534602500
People born in University Place (4)
People born in University Place, including cartoonist Gary Larson, long and triple jumper Andrea Geubelle, politician and lawyer, assistant district attorney, murdered in 2014 Brian Sullivan, .
More notable people
- Morgan Weaver (American soccer player) she was born in 18/10/1997
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to University Place, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236753 | Tacoma Community College | Tacoma (WA) | 98466-6100 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to University Place, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
| SVF | Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington | 2701 Alaskan Way | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to University Place.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| University Pla Post Office | Tacoma (WA) | 98466 |
Other cities in Pierce County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County , WA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Lakewood | 59,829 | The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. |
| South Hill | 52,431 | Town in Virginia |
| Puyallup | 42,569 | The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington. |
| Parkland | 35,803 | City in Broward County, Florida, United States |
| Spanaway | 27,227 | Census designated place |
| Bonney Lake | 22,572 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Frederickson | 18,719 | Census designated place |
| Elk Plain | 14,205 | Census designated place |
| Edgewood | 13,410 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Artondale | 12,653 | Census designated place |
| Prairie Ridge | 11,464 | Census designated place |
| Gig Harbor | 10,873 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Sumner | 10,551 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America |
| Fife | 10,458 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| DuPont | 9,594 | City in the state of Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
University Place distances to largest Washington cities