University Park, Texas
University Park: city in Dallas County, Texas, United States
About
University Park is a city located in the county of Dallas in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,068 and a population density of 2,412 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,885 inhabitants.
The city was created 102 years ago in 1923.
Quick Facts about University Park
| Population | 24,885 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Dallas County |
| Postal code | 75205 & 75225 |
| Phone Area Codes | 214 |
| Area | 9.57 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.8501,-96.8003 |
| Altitude | 548 feet / 167 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1924 (102 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:10:28 (4th May 2026) |
| Density | 2,602 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
A park in University Park Texas image
Geography
University Park is located at 32°51'0"N 96°48'1"W (32.8501300, -96.8002800).
University Park map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
83°F
Mostly Sunny
10 to 15 mph S
Monday
Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of University Park
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of University Park increased by 7.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,068 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,406 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,828 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,055 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,425 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,799 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,071 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,228 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,100 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,985 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,885 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 1,584,064 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 1,526,012 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 1,603,797 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 1,526,006 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 40.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 42.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 34.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 58,670 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $163,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,332 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $455 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,042 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 601,337 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,551,722 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,972,603 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,718,568 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 12,241,299 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,910 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,927 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,924 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 104,439 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55,745 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40,906 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48,743 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51,842 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,061 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92,065 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,379.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 134.10 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to University Park, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228246 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas (TX) | 75275-0221 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to University Park, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to University Park.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Post Office | Dallas (TX) | 75225 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- University Park, Florida census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States with a population of 26,995 people.
- University Park, Illinois village in Will County, Illinois, United States with a population of 6,817 people.
- University Park, Maryland town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States with a population of 2,628 people.
- University Park, Iowa city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States with a population of 468 people.
Other cities in Dallas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dallas County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Irving | 240,916 | The third most populous city in Texas. |
| Grand Prairie | 195,272 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Carrollton | 139,892 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Mesquite | 138,916 | The ninth most populous city in Texas. |
| Richardson | 121,112 | The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Rowlett | 68,388 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| DeSoto | 52,910 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Farmers Branch | 51,373 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Cedar Hill | 47,820 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Coppell | 40,958 | A city in Dallas County, Texas. |
| Lancaster | 39,265 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Duncanville | 38,189 | City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States |
| Sachse | 25,964 | City in Texas, United States |
| Balch Springs | 24,831 | City in Dallas County, Texas, United States |
| Seagoville | 17,178 | City in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
University Park distances to largest Texas cities